Swordplay for healing: fencing boosts recovery in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT03051828
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether fencing can help women who had surgery for breast cancer. Thirty patients took fencing lessons and were checked for improvements in arm function and quality of life. The results were encouraging, suggesting fencing may be a fun way to aid recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fencing
- What this could lead to
- If it works, fencing could become a recommended exercise to help breast cancer survivors regain arm mobility and feel better.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study with only 30 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. Fencing also requires physical fitness and may not be suitable for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital NOVO
Cergy-Pontoise, 95300, France
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