Exercise may boost heart fitness in hodgkin survivors

NCT ID NCT04636255

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether exercise training can improve physical capacity and heart function in adults who survived Hodgkin lymphoma after chemotherapy and chest radiation. Forty survivors took part in fitness tests and heart monitoring. The goal was to see if exercise could reduce long-term heart risks caused by past cancer treatments.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that exercise programs help Hodgkin lymphoma survivors improve their physical fitness and reduce long-term heart problems from past cancer treatments.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all survivors. It also does not test a new drug or cure, only the effects of exercise.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder chemotherapy-induced toxicity Hodgkins lymphoma radiation injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Luciana de Souza Santos

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-900, Brazil