Can lifting weights heal young cancer survivors? new study says yes!

NCT ID NCT06299722

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether strength training can reduce long-term side effects in teens who had leukemia or lymphoma. 46 adolescents aged 10-19 did either strength exercises or circuit training for 16 weeks. The goal was to improve muscle strength, bone health, and quality of life after cancer treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aalborg University

    Gistrup, 9260, Denmark

  • Odense University Hospital

    Odense, Denmark

  • Rigshospitalet

    Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Århus University Hospital

    Aarhus, Denmark

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