Exercise boosts brain power in breast cancer survivors?

NCT ID NCT02934880

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a structured exercise program (adapted physical activity) could improve thinking and quality of life in women treated for locally advanced breast cancer. 37 women who had chemotherapy and reported memory or concentration problems took part. Half started exercise right away, the other half waited three months. The goal was to see if exercise could help their mental sharpness and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: adapted physical activity (APA) program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help breast cancer patients think more clearly and feel better after chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 37 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit may be small or hard to measure.

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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.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre François Baclesse

Caen, 14076, France
Centre Henri Becquerel

Rouen, 76038, France
Centre Oscar Lambret

Lille, 59000, France

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