Arm workouts may protect hearts of breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07070778

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a 12-week upper arm aerobic exercise program can reduce arterial stiffness in women who have had breast cancer. Arterial stiffness is a side effect of some cancer treatments and can increase heart risk. The trial will measure changes in blood vessel flexibility in 18 participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Upper extremity aerobic exercise training program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to improve heart health in breast cancer survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may not significantly change arterial stiffness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AEROBIC EXERCISE ARTERIAL STIFFNESS BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University
RECRUITING

Ankara, State, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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