HIIT bikes may boost brain power in breast cancer patients on chemo

NCT ID NCT04724499

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 16-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program on a stationary bike can improve thinking, memory, and heart health in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to either HIIT or a stretching program. Researchers will measure brain function with tests and brain scans, as well as heart fitness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on a stationary bike
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help breast cancer patients stay sharp during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program is demanding, and some patients may find it too hard to complete.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm chemotherapy-induced toxicity cognitive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY EFFECT COGNITIVE CHANGE EXERCISE THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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