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Exercise after cancer: could resistance training rebuild bodies?

NCT ID NCT06083324

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a closely supervised resistance training program can improve functional mobility, body composition, and strength in people who have been treated for cancer. Participants aged 20 to 89 will follow a structured exercise regimen during or after their cancer treatment. Researchers will measure changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and movement quality to see if the program helps restore physical function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
supervised resistance training program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a standard exercise regimen to help cancer survivors regain muscle, reduce fat, and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study without a control group, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise benefits depend on individual adherence and health status.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Motor Activity neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • AHN CI Exercise Oncology and Resiliency Center

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15202, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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