Can Pre-Treatment exercise ease breast cancer side effects?
NCT ID NCT06081127
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether physical therapy and education before breast cancer treatment can help prevent or reduce side effects like joint pain, muscle weakness, and fatigue. 75 newly diagnosed patients were randomly assigned to either the MOve-ABC program (physical therapy, home exercises, and self-management education) or enhanced usual care. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and may improve physical function and self-management.
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Active substance
physical therapy and patient education program (MOve-ABC)
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could help breast cancer patients better manage side effects like pain and fatigue, improving their daily function during and after treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (75 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to all patients, and the program may not show clear benefits in a larger trial.
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States