Chemo's toll on the body: new study measures strength and balance in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06986005
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed 67 women with breast cancer to see how chemotherapy given before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) affects their physical abilities. Researchers measured muscle strength, balance, and fatigue before and after treatment. The goal was to better understand the physical challenges patients face during treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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67 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals who are followed up by Pamukkale University Breast Polyclinic
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are planned to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer * Acceptance to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of breast cancer * History of any other cancer * Refusal to participate in the study * Refusal to continue working
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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