Buddy system boosts exercise in sedentary women, new trial tests

NCT ID NCT05053113

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether having a partner for support helps inactive women increase their physical activity. 500 women aged 18-65 who are not very active will be paired with a female partner. They will use activity trackers, get educational newsletters, and receive phone coaching. The goal is to see if the partner-based approach leads to more moderate-intensity exercise compared to going it alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Behavioral intervention: partner-based physical activity support with activity monitors and educational newsletters
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that having a partner for support helps inactive women become more physically active, which may reduce obesity-related cancer risks.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results depend on participants' motivation and may not apply to all women. The effect on cancer outcomes is indirect and long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

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OBESITY-RELATED MALIGNANT NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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