Exercise from home may ease chemotherapy nerve damage in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06879678

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a web-based exercise program could reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 90 patients with stage II-III breast cancer and neuropathy symptoms took part. The program was guided by a physiotherapist and lasted 8 weeks. Researchers measured symptoms and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Web-based exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce nerve pain and improve daily life for breast cancer patients on chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 90 participants. The exercise program is behavioral, so results may vary, and it may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY (CIPN)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, 06010

Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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