Exercise showdown: pilates vs gyrotonic for chemo nerve damage
NCT ID NCT07137078
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Pilates or Gyrotonic exercises can ease nerve pain and reduce fall risk in 100 cancer survivors who have nerve damage from chemotherapy. Participants did one of the two exercise programs. The goal was to see if these exercises improve symptoms like numbness, tingling, and balance, without needing more medication.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-65 years * Diagnosed with CIPN * Completed at least 3 cycles of chemotherapy * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe neuropathy requiring pharmacological intervention * Concurrent participation in another physical therapy regimen * Any medical condition contraindicating physical exercise.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
Cairo, 3753450, Egypt
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