Exercise program aims to ease joint pain in older breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT03955627

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a self-management program combining exercise classes and group discussions could relieve joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (AI) in older breast cancer survivors. Twelve women aged 60 and older who were starting AI medication took part. The program included 8 weeks of supervised Zoom sessions followed by 8 weeks of home-based exercise with coaching calls. Researchers measured pain levels and medication adherence over a year.

What this could mean

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Active substance: exercise and education program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage joint pain and improve medication adherence in older breast cancer survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is delivered via Zoom, which may not suit all older adults.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer female breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER FEMALE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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