Walking and resistance bands show promise for breast cancer recovery

NCT ID NCT07338903

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

Summary

This study tested whether a 12-week home-based program of walking and resistance band exercises could improve physical fitness, fatigue, and quality of life for 36 breast cancer patients in Indonesia. Participants used pedometers and resistance bands at home, with weekly phone check-ins and hospital visits every four weeks. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and beneficial in a real-world setting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

home-based aerobic (walking) and resistance training (therapeutic bands)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve physical fitness and reduce fatigue for breast cancer survivors in Indonesia.

What could go wrong

This is a small feasibility study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The exercise program relies on self-motivation and may be hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Fatigue hormone receptor-positive breast cancer Motor Activity

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Sardjito General Hospital

    Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, 55284, Indonesia