Dragon boats vs. home workouts: which boosts breast cancer recovery?

NCT ID NCT07162298

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares 12 weeks of supervised dragon boat training to unsupervised home exercise in 72 women who had breast cancer surgery. The goal is to see which approach better improves body composition, physical function, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either group, and results will be measured after the training period.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Dragon boat training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a fun, group-based exercise option to help breast cancer survivors regain strength and well-being.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of dragon boat training over home exercise are uncertain.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

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    Hangzhou, China

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