Effects of exercise during chemotherapy in women with breast cancer
Official title: Effects of a Physical Exercise Intervention at the Molecular Systemic and Tumor Level Performed During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer
Run by Universidad Europea de Madrid · NCT04135586 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a tough exercise program can help women with triple-negative breast cancer feel better and improve their physical health while they are getting chemotherapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad Europea de Madrid Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 2 sites (Madrid and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 27, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04135586 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer who are receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy at the specified hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have triple-negative breast cancer or are not undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study assesses the impact of an intense physical exercise program on women with triple-negative breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Participants in the intervention group will engage in high-intensity interval training and resistance exercises, while a control group will not meet the minimum exercise recommendations set by the World Health Organization. The primary aim is to evaluate improvements in physical capacity, with secondary outcomes including body composition, quality of life, and levels of depression and anxiety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance physical capacity and overall well-being in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown varying success with exercise interventions during chemotherapy, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with breast carcinoma in the 'Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud de Pozuelo' (Madrid, Spain) and following neoadjuvant therapy in the aforementioned center. * Must have triple negative breast cancer (i.e., negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein) of size \> or equal to 15 mm Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting all of the above.
Where it's running
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Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud de Pozuelo (HUQP)
Madrid, Spain Recruiting -
Lgcortijo@Gmail.Com
Madrid, Spain Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.