Pedaling before infusion: a new way to fight chemo fatigue?

NCT ID NCT07182773

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 30-minute moderate cycling session just before chemotherapy or immunotherapy can help cancer patients maintain their fitness. 80 adults with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer will either receive standard advice or also exercise with a physiotherapist on treatment days for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if this routine is practical and acceptable, not yet to prove it works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise (aerobic cycling)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, supervised exercise routine that helps cancer patients stay fit during treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study (80 people) testing if the exercise is practical, not yet whether it improves outcomes. Results may not apply to all cancer types or stages.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer cancer colorectal cancer Motor Activity neoplasm ovarian cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beacon Hospital Dublin
RECRUITING

Dublin, Ireland

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