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Exercise boosts brain power in breast cancer survivors?

NCT ID NCT02934880

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a structured exercise program (adapted physical activity) could improve thinking and quality of life in women treated for locally advanced breast cancer. 37 women who had chemotherapy and reported memory or concentration problems took part. Half started exercise right away, the other half waited three months. The goal was to see if exercise could help their mental sharpness and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
adapted physical activity (APA) program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help breast cancer patients think more clearly and feel better after chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 37 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit may be small or hard to measure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

37 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2017

Finished

Jan 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women * More than 18 years old * Locally advanced breast cancer * Patient who undergone surgery * Cognitive complaint (FACT-COG inferior or equal to 8/16) * No metastasis at the inclusion * Patient who received adjuvant therapy by chemotherapy * Patient with a social protection * Barbizet scale Superior or equal to 3 * No neurological history * No medical contraindication to APA * Inform consent signed Exclusion Criteria: * Metastatic breast cancer * History of other cancer (in 5 years before inclusion) * Current chemotherapy or radiotherapy * Chemotherapy or radiotherapy ended for more than 6 months * Current APA program * Blood transfusion for less than 6 mois * Minimal mental score inferior to normal * Patient no able to respond to the cognitive test * Patient no able to realize APA program * Drug use * Alcohol abuse * Patient Under guardianship or curatorship or deprived of liberty

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre François Baclesse

    Caen, 14076, France

  • Centre Henri Becquerel

    Rouen, 76038, France

  • Centre Oscar Lambret

    Lille, 59000, France

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