Home workouts may boost prostate cancer Patients' Well-Being
NCT ID NCT07126860
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a structured home-based exercise program combining strength and aerobic training can improve quality of life, fitness, and immune function in 150 men with prostate cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual care. The program uses resistance bands and bodyweight exercises, with training 3-6 days per week for at least 12 weeks. The goal is to see if exercise can reduce side effects like fatigue, muscle loss, and depression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- structured combined resistance and aerobic training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, home-based exercise program to improve quality of life and physical fitness for men with prostate cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study (150 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not be generalizable. Participants must be motivated to exercise 3-6 days per week, and adherence may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital Campus Großhadern
Munich, Bavaria, 81377, Germany
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