Exercise boosts energy in cancer patients, study finds
NCT ID NCT04675814
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 16 times
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.
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Locations
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Institut de Cancérologie de L'Ouest
Angers, 49055, France
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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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