Exercise with friends may ease cancer loneliness in older men
NCT ID NCT07504835
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether exercising with others, including some social time, can reduce feelings of loneliness in older men (65+) who have had prostate cancer. 150 participants will be assigned to one of three groups: socially enhanced group exercise, regular group exercise, or exercising alone at home. Researchers will measure loneliness, mental health, and physical health over 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
socially enhanced supervised group exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce cancer-related loneliness and improve mental and physical health in older prostate cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the effects may be modest. Results depend on participants sticking with the program, and the findings may not apply to all cancer survivors.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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