Can exercise help cancer patients? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06960291

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Calgary Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a supervised exercise program for people with cancer. Participants will take part in group exercise classes twice a week for 8 to 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the program helps improve physical activity levels and manage cancer-related symptoms. The study will include 740 adults across Canada.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: supervised group exercise classes (aerobic, resistance, balance, flexibility)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a proven, community-based exercise program to help cancer patients feel better and stay active during and after treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a test of a new drug. Benefits may vary, and the program may not be available everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm cancer colon carcinoma colonic neoplasm lung cancer lung neoplasm Motor Activity neoplasm prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCERS CANCER COLON CANCER LUNG CANCERS PROSTATE CANCERS

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Locations

Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H2X 0A9, Canada
Nova Scotia Health Authority
RECRUITING

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada

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University of British Columbia
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z7, Canada
University of Calgary
RECRUITING

Calgary, Alberta, T2N1N4, Canada
University of Toronto
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A1, Canada

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