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Exercise boosts energy in cancer patients, study finds

NCT ID NCT04675814

Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could help cancer patients feel less tired and improve their quality of life. 37 adults with different cancer types and treatments took part. Researchers measured fatigue, quality of life, and fear of movement before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Adapted physical activity (exercise program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a structured exercise program helps cancer patients feel less tired and have a better quality of life during treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 37 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to all cancer patients. Exercise may not help everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

37 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Mar 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Subjects participating in the ICO's APA program during the enrolment period regardless of the type of cancer and the type of treatment in progress (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy) who accept to participate to the study.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Oncological care at the ICO 2. All types of cancer 3. Regardless of the type of treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy) 4. Age \> 18 years old 5. Follow the APA program at the ICO 6. Subject informed of the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Contraindication to the practice of sport 2. APA Program outside the ICO 3. Subject opposing the use of his data 4. Minor or adult patient under guardianship or curatorship 5. Pregnant woman 6. Altered general condition

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Fatigue Kinesiophobia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sports physical therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut de Cancérologie de L'Ouest

    Angers, 49055, France

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