Exercise boosts recovery in stem cell patients, small trial suggests
NCT ID NCT07458854
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a supervised 8-week exercise program (strength, endurance, and flexibility) could help patients recover after an autologous stem cell transplant. Fifteen adults with blood cancers were randomly assigned to exercise or usual care. The researchers measured handgrip, back, and leg strength at several time points. The goal was to see if exercise could ease the physical decline often seen during transplant.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- structured exercise program (strength, endurance, flexibility)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help patients regain strength and mobility faster after a stem cell transplant.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 15 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and the exercise program may be too demanding for some.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erciyes University Faculty of Sport Science
Kayseri, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)
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