Remote fitness program aims to keep cancer patients healthy while social distancing

NCT ID NCT04425616

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed trial tested whether virtual clinics offering exercise sessions and psychological support could help cancer patients maintain physical and mental health while following COVID-19 social distancing rules. Over 1,100 adults with suspected or confirmed cancer took part. The program included supervised aerobic and resistance exercises, plus behavior change support, all delivered remotely.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Exercise and psychological support delivered via virtual clinics
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a safe, remote way to help cancer patients maintain physical function and emotional well-being during periods of social distancing.
What could go wrong: This trial is completed but results are not yet widely reported. The intervention is supportive, not a treatment for cancer itself, and benefits may vary by individual.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer COVID-19 Motor Activity neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER COVID

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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