Exercise program aims to boost heart health in young cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT04765020
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week exercise program can improve cardiorespiratory fitness in children and teens who have finished cancer treatment. Participants, aged 7 to 23, will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or general activity recommendations. The main goal is to see if the program increases oxygen uptake during exercise, a key measure of fitness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- moderate to high-intensity exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that structured exercise helps young cancer survivors recover their physical fitness and overall health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The exercise program may be too intense for some, and adherence could be a challenge.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helios Klinik Krefeld
RECRUITINGKrefeld, Germany