Walking through chemo: new study tests exercise for older breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05025059
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a regular exercise program is practical for women aged 65 and older who are receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Participants will be asked to walk and do arm exercises several times a week. The goal is to see if exercise can reduce the harsh side effects of chemotherapy and improve quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older, female * Histologically confirmed Stage I, II or III breast cancer (if the patient has had more than one breast cancer, then the most recent diagnosis) * Scheduled to begin adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen either as standard-of-care or on study * English or Spanish speaking * Able to provide written, informed consent * Patient-assessed ability to walk and engage in moderate physical activity * Willing and able to meet all study requirements Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of significant medical conditions that in the physician's judgement preclude participation in the exercise intervention
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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