Can a lifestyle program protect breast cancer Survivors' hearts?

NCT ID NCT06055803

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a 12-week health behavior program for 50 breast cancer survivors to reduce their risk of heart disease. The program included individual coaching and group sessions focused on exercise and wellness. Researchers measured changes in walking distance and self-reported mental and physical health after one year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: multi-disciplinary health behavior intervention (individual and group sessions with a health promotion specialist)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help breast cancer survivors lower their risk of heart disease after treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to all survivors. The program requires significant time and effort, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zuckerberg San Francisco General

San Francisco, California, 94115, United States

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