Exercise may boost Chemo's power against breast cancer

NCT ID NCT05184582

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether supervised exercise during chemotherapy can help eliminate breast cancer more effectively. 712 participants will be randomly assigned to either a structured exercise program or usual care. The main goal is to see if exercise increases the rate of complete cancer disappearance at surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

supervised high-intensity interval and resistance training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that adding exercise to chemotherapy helps eliminate more breast cancer before surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may not show a clear benefit, and exercise may not be feasible for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm invasive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Cabrini Health

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    Melbourne, Australia

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  • Capio St Görans Hospital

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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  • Edinburgh Napier University

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    Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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  • Helsinki University Hospital

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    Helsinki, Finland

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  • Karolinska University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stockholm, Stockholm County, 17176, Sweden

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  • Royal Marsden

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    London, United Kingdom

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  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital

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    Gothenburg, Sweden

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  • Skaraborgs sjukhus

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    Lidköping, Sweden

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  • Southern General Hospital

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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  • Sundsvall Hospital

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    Sundsvall, Sweden

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  • Turku University Hospital

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    Turku, Finland

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  • Umeå University Hospital

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    Umeå, Sweden

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  • Västmanlands Hospital

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    Västerås, Sweden

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