Heart help for cancer survivors: exercise and diet trial launches
NCT ID NCT00633633
First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looks at whether exercise training and dietary counseling can help cancer survivors who have heart failure. About 85 participants will either receive usual care or join a program with exercise three times a week and low-salt diet guidance. The goal is to see if these lifestyle changes improve attendance, drop-out rates, and overall well-being.
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Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78249, United States
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise training and dietary counseling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a structured exercise and diet program helps cancer survivors manage heart failure symptoms and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 85 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on lifestyle changes, not a cure, and success depends on participants sticking with the program.
Conditions
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As listed by the trial registrant
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