Lifting weights to fight transplant After-Effects: a new hope for young survivors

NCT ID NCT04922970

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a 16-week strength training program can prevent or reduce late effects like muscle loss, heart disease, and diabetes in adults who had a bone marrow transplant as children. 28 survivors and a matched control group participated. The goal was to see if exercise can improve muscle mass and metabolic health, potentially leading to better long-term quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome cardiovascular disorder metabolic syndrome X postpoliomyelitis syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Copenhagen - Rigshospitalet

    Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark