Brain and body boost: could home-based cognitive and physical training ease 'chemo brain' after breast cancer?

NCT ID NCT04213365

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a 12-week program combining cognitive stimulation sessions and adapted physical activity, done at home with remote supervision, is feasible for women who have cognitive difficulties after breast cancer treatment. The study includes 20 women with localized breast cancer who report significant cognitive complaints affecting their quality of life. The goal is to see if patients can stick with the program and find it acceptable, before testing its effectiveness in larger trials.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cognitive stimulation sessions and adapted physical activity sessions
What this could lead to: If feasible, this combined approach could point toward a practical, home-based program to ease cognitive difficulties after breast cancer treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study with only 20 participants, so it cannot prove effectiveness. The program may not be practical or acceptable for many patients.

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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

centre François Baclesse

Caen, 14076, France

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