Heavy lifting may help cancer survivors rebuild strength
NCT ID NCT06289049
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a heavy lifting strength training program is safe and helpful for people who have finished treatment for head and neck cancer at least one year ago. Researchers want to see if it improves muscle strength, physical function, fatigue, and quality of life compared to usual care. About 60 adults will take part in this phase 2 trial.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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37 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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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: * males and females, 18 years of age and older * any head and neck cancer subtype, stage, and treatment type * at least 1-year posttreatment with adequate shoulder range of motion (must meet minimum cutpoints for active flexion and abduction to be eligible) * no unmanaged medical conditions, alcohol, or drug abuse * approved for exercise by oncologist and a certified exercise physiologist or kinesiologist * ability to understand and communicate in English Exclusion Criteria: * has met the Canadian Physical Activity strength training guidelines within the past one-month: at least two days per week of muscle and bone strength training activities using major muscle groups * currently involved in a different exercise trial or clinical drug trial
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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