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Swordplay for healing: fencing boosts recovery in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03051828

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hôpital NOVO Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether fencing can help women who had surgery for breast cancer. Thirty patients took fencing lessons and were checked for improvements in arm function and quality of life. The results were encouraging, suggesting fencing may be a fun way to aid recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
fencing
What this could lead to
If it works, fencing could become a recommended exercise to help breast cancer survivors regain arm mobility and feel better.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 30 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. Fencing also requires physical fitness and may not be suitable for all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Aug 2015

Finished

Aug 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

patients opered for breast cancer followed at the Hospital Rene Dubos

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients operated for the breast cancer in the Hospital Rene Dubos * patients who have sign a consent * patients having supplied an aptitude certificate in fencing Exclusion Criteria: * patients who have a contraindication in the sport

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital NOVO

    Cergy-Pontoise, 95300, France

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