Can a tailored home workout help cancer survivors with chronic conditions feel better?
NCT ID NCT03874754
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed pilot study tested a 12-week home-based exercise program for cancer survivors who also have diabetes or hypertension. The program used a wearable device and smartphone app to track activity and provide feedback, with options like walking, yoga, or strength exercises. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, resilience, and physical/mental well-being in 34 participants. The goal was to see if a personalized, tech-supported exercise plan could improve daily life for this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tailored home-based exercise program (iHBE) with wearable device and smartphone app
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical, low-cost way for cancer survivors with other chronic illnesses to feel less tired and more resilient at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (34 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires technology access and motivation, which may limit who can benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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