Pumping iron against cancer: exercise may protect muscle during chemo
NCT ID NCT05556239
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a supervised resistance training program could help lymphoma patients maintain muscle mass and physical function while undergoing chemotherapy. Forty-two adults with newly diagnosed lymphoma were randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual care for 4 months. The main goal was to see if the training helped preserve lean body mass, with additional measures of walking speed, stair climbing, and quality of life.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- supervised resistance exercise training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training program could become a standard part of care to help lymphoma patients preserve muscle and physical function during chemotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires significant commitment and may not be feasible for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
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