Simple words, big impact: verbal cues boost exercise benefits for breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT07367334
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding verbal cues from a therapist during exercise helps breast cancer survivors on radiation therapy. 34 women did a 12-week exercise program with or without verbal guidance. Researchers measured shoulder movement, fatigue, and stress levels to see if the cues made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multimodal exercise rehabilitation with verbal cueing
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple verbal guidance during exercise improves recovery for breast cancer survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed retrospective study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all survivors. The intervention is non-drug and focuses on symptom relief, not a cure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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34 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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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35 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: •Female breast cancer survivors (≥3 months, ≤5 years' post-diagnosis) * Age group: 35-45 years * FACIT-Fatigue score ≤ 34 * Salivary cortisol levels: 15-30 ng/mL (morning range) * ROM minimum of 50% of the normal range of motion in the affected shoulder, specifically in the movements of flexion, abduction, and external rotation. Exclusion Criteria: •Active infection or severe Graft vs Host Disease (GVHD) * Psychiatric or cognitive impairments * Severe comorbidities * Inability to participate in exercise * Severe fatigue * Electrolyte imbalance * Acute organ dysfunction (liver/kidney/lung) * Active bleeding or recent surgery * Recent transplantation (e.g., stem cell therapy)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saveetha Medical College and hospital (SMCH)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India
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