Can exercise help pancreatic cancer patients get stronger before treatment?
NCT ID NCT05692323
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a 6-week supervised exercise program is practical and safe for people with pancreatic cancer. Sixteen participants will do aerobic and resistance training three times a week, plus home exercise tracked by a FitBit. The main goal is to see if patients can stick with the program, not to measure health outcomes.
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Locations
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
supervised exercise program (aerobic and resistance training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a structured exercise program is practical and safe for pancreatic cancer patients, potentially improving their fitness before treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage trial with only 16 participants, focused on feasibility rather than health outcomes. The program may not be suitable for all patients or may not lead to clear benefits.
Conditions
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