Home workouts may ease Chemotherapy's toll on breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07716306
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 24-week, remotely supervised exercise program combining aerobic intervals and resistance training can improve physical health and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Participants, aged 30-65 with stage II-III breast cancer, will be randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a control group. The program uses a smartwatch, heart rate monitor, and resistance bands with sensors, with sessions three times per week. Researchers will measure changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, cognitive function, and side effects from chemotherapy.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- remotely supervised combined aerobic high-intensity interval and resistance exercise training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a convenient, home-based way to reduce chemotherapy side effects and improve quality of life for breast cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Adherence to remote exercise may vary, and the intervention may not significantly reduce side effects.
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Riga Stradins University
Riga, LV1007, Latvia
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