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Nordic walking and tai chi may ease fatigue in metastatic breast cancer

NCT ID NCT07693985

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week community program combining supervised physical exercise (Nordic walking and Tai Chi) with health education workshops can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue in women with metastatic breast cancer who are receiving active treatment. Participants attend weekly sessions and complete questionnaires before and after the program. The goal is to see if this holistic, non-drug approach can help women feel better physically and emotionally.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Multimodal community-based intervention combining supervised physical exercise (Nordic walking, Tai Chi) and health education workshops
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to improve daily life and manage fatigue for women living with metastatic breast cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study without a comparison group, so results may not be definitive or generalizable. The program requires time and commitment, which may not suit everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

37 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. * Receiving active systemic treatment. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1. * Able to ambulate independently. * Able and willing to participate in the multimodal intervention program. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Moderate or severe cognitive impairment. * Severe psychiatric illness. * Sensory impairment preventing participation in the intervention or assessments. * Chronic disabling conditions limiting participation in the planned activities. * Unstable bone metastases, according to medical judgment, associated with risk of fragility fracture. * Cardiac or respiratory disease limiting the capacity to perform physical activity. * Any other medical condition that, in the opinion of the treating oncologist, contraindicated participation in the program.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm Health Education Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cancer-related fatigue Metastatic breast cancer Quality of life

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carmen García Gomariz

    Valencia, 46010, Spain

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