Phone app aims to get breast cancer survivors moving

NCT ID NCT06791018

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a mobile app designed for cancer survivors can help them exercise more after finishing treatment. 132 breast cancer survivors used either the app or received standard exercise guidelines for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app increased exercise, reduced fatigue, and improved physical function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cancer-specific exercise mobile app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help breast cancer survivors become more active, reduce fatigue, and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial with 132 participants, so results are limited. The app may not increase exercise more than standard guidelines, and self-reported exercise can be inaccurate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior breast cancer breast neoplasm Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER BREAST CANCER EARLY STAGE BREAST CANCER (STAGE 1-3)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Exercise Oncology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, University of Alberta.

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada

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