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Can a custom exercise plan help cancer patients on chemo? small study says maybe

NCT ID NCT06280885

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a flexible, personalized exercise program is practical for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Twenty-one adults with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer took part. The main goal was to see if patients would join, attend, and stick with the exercise sessions. This is a small feasibility study, so it does not prove any health benefits yet.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Exercise programme
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a flexible exercise plan is practical for cancer patients on chemotherapy, paving the way for larger studies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to all cancer patients. It does not measure health benefits directly.

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Study facts

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

Phase

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

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged \>18. * Histological confirmed diagnosis of stage I to IIIc breast, ovarian or colorectal cancer. * Scheduled to receive chemotherapy ± immunotherapy with curative intent. * Medical clearance from oncologist to partake in regular exercise in accordance with American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preparticipation screening algorithm. * Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced/metastatic disease. * Scheduled to receive concurrent chemoradiotherapy. * Scheduled to receive high-dose chemotherapy during hospital admission.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer cancer colorectal cancer neoplasm ovarian cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St James's Hospital

    Dublin, Dublin, 8, Ireland

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