Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects

NCT ID NCT07059884

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain function and reduce disability during chemotherapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

exercise program (supervised resistance and unsupervised aerobic exercise via telehealth)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a convenient way for cancer patients to exercise at home during treatment, potentially reducing fatigue and preserving strength.

What could go wrong

This is an early feasibility study with only 104 participants, so it may not prove that the program improves health outcomes. Results may not apply to all cancer types or treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anal carcinoma anus neoplasm breast cancer breast neoplasm cancer cervical cancer colon carcinoma colonic neoplasm endometrial cancer endometrium neoplasm esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms gallbladder cancer gallbladder neoplasm gastric cancer gastric neoplasm head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm kidney cancer liver cancer Liver Neoplasms lung cancer lung neoplasm malignant pancreatic neoplasm neoplasm ovarian cancer pancreatic neoplasm prostate cancer rectal cancer rectal neoplasm sarcoma urinary bladder carcinoma Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

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Contacts and locations

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • IRMC Cancer Center

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    Indiana, Pennsylvania, 15701, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente Dublin

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    Dublin, California, 94568, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente Fresno Orchard Plaza

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    Fresno, California, 93720, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente-Fremont

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    Fremont, California, 94538, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente-Modesto

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    Modesto, California, 95356, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente-Oakland

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    Oakland, California, 94611, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente-Santa Teresa-San Jose

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    San Jose, California, 95119, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente-South Sacramento

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    Sacramento, California, 95823, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente-Vallejo

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    Vallejo, California, 94589, United States

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  • Kaiser San Rafael-Gallinas

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    San Rafael, California, 94903, United States

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  • Novant Health Cancer Institute - Kernersville

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    Kernersville, North Carolina, 27284, United States

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  • Novant Health Cancer Institute - Mount Airy

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    Mount Airy, North Carolina, 27030, United States

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  • Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

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  • UPMC Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest

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    Seneca, Pennsylvania, 16346, United States

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  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - New Castle

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    New Castle, Pennsylvania, 16105, United States

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  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Butler Health System

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    Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001, United States

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