Exercise may shield cancer Patients' hearts from chemo damage
NCT ID NCT07640087
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether a 12-week program of supervised aerobic and strength exercises can prevent heart problems in 60 adults undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. Participants will be split into an exercise group and a usual-care group. Researchers will measure heart function, fatigue, and quality of life to see if exercise helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- supervised physical training (aerobic and resistance exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that regular exercise helps protect the heart and improve quality of life for people undergoing chemotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study has not started yet, and the benefits of exercise are not guaranteed.
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