Exercise may ease fatigue in advanced breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04120298

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a 9-month, individually tailored exercise program can reduce physical fatigue and improve quality of life in 357 people with stage IV breast cancer. Participants work with a trained instructor to follow a personalized exercise plan. The main goal is to see if exercise helps with fatigue and overall well-being after six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

supervised exercise program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a safe, drug-free way to ease fatigue and improve daily life for people with metastatic breast cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so benefits may be modest. Results depend on participants sticking with the program, and fatigue can have many causes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Medical Center Utrecht

    Utrecht, Netherlands