Exercise program shows promise for breast cancer recovery
NCT ID NCT04013568
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.
What this could mean
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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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Conditions
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University of Hawaii Cancer Center
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States
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