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Exercise program shows promise for breast cancer recovery

NCT ID NCT04013568

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study looked at whether a 12-week supervised exercise program could improve body composition and physical function in 62 breast cancer patients. Participants exercised 2-3 times per week for 90 minutes. The study measured changes in fat mass, lean mass, bone density, and muscle strength. It also tracked how well patients stuck with exercise after the program ended.

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Active substance
supervised exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that structured exercise helps breast cancer patients maintain or improve their body composition and physical function during and after treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 62 participants and no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The exercise program is intensive and may not be feasible for all patients.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

62 people

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Started

Aug 2019

Finished

Mar 2026

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

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * New diagnosis of breast cancer (within the past 2 years, any subtype, stage I-III) * Can be undergoing neo/adjuvant treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or endocrine therapy) * Participant is willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing scheduled exercise sessions, completing questionnaires and biometric/biomarker studies * Participant must be able to lie flat on their back for up to 10 minutes * Participant must be able to stand without aid for at least 2 minutes Exclusion Criteria: * Participant with breast cancer recurrence * Metastatic breast cancer * Uncontrolled psychiatric disorder that can affect self-assessment * Pregnant patient * Participants with any internal artifact (e.g. pacemakers, internal fixation, arthroplasty) or other physical impairment that would alter the body composition assessment

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast neoplasm

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Hawaii Cancer Center

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States

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