Virtual workouts tested to boost fitness in metastatic breast cancer

NCT ID NCT05468034

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 16-week virtual exercise program can improve fitness, muscle strength, and quality of life in people with indolent (slow-growing) metastatic breast cancer. Participants work with a trainer three times a week via video calls. The goal is to see if exercise can help people feel better and stay stronger, even with advanced cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: supervised virtual exercise training (aerobic and resistance)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that regular virtual exercise helps people with stable metastatic breast cancer feel better, move better, and maintain muscle.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. Exercise may not improve outcomes for everyone, and results may not apply to those on chemotherapy or with progressive disease.

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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.

BREAST CANCER INDOLENT METASTATIC BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center
WITHDRAWN

Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States
IU Health West
WITHDRAWN

Avon, Indiana, 46123, United States
Indiana University Melvin & Bren Simon Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital
WITHDRAWN

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Yale Cancer Center
COMPLETED

New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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