Pumping iron against cancer: exercise may ease treatment side effects
NCT ID NCT07453173
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a supervised strength-training program is safe and practical for people with locally advanced rectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. Fifteen participants will do personalized resistance exercises twice a week for about 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if patients can stick with the program and if it causes any problems, while also exploring whether it helps maintain muscle, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- supervised progressive resistance training program
- What this could lead to
- If this program is feasible and safe, it could lead to a larger trial testing whether strength training helps patients maintain muscle, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life during cancer treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (15 people) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. Exercise during intensive cancer therapy could also cause injury or be too demanding for some 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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Fundación Arturo López Pérez
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, 7500921, Chile
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