Can Pre-Treatment exercise ease breast cancer side effects?

NCT ID NCT06081127

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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