Teens with cancer get a workout prescription: could exercise protect their hearts?

NCT ID NCT05539794

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a supervised exercise program (aerobic, strength, and breathing exercises) can help teenagers with cancer maintain heart health and overall fitness during intensive treatment. About 136 teens from four hospitals in Madrid will be randomly assigned to either the exercise group or usual care. Researchers will measure heart function, fitness, quality of life, and other health markers at the start, end of treatment, and three months later.

What this could mean

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Active substance: supervised physical exercise program (aerobic, strength, and breathing exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that regular exercise during cancer treatment helps protect heart function and improves overall well-being for teens.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. Exercise may not be feasible for all teens during intensive treatment, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADOLESCENT CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

UEM
RECRUITING

Madrid, Spain
Universidad Europea de Madrid
RECRUITING

Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain, 28670, Spain

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