Evaluating supervised exercise for cancer patients

Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Supervised Therapeutic Exercise in Cancer Patients With and Without Simultaneous Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy or Hormonal Treatment.

Not applicable Interventional Universidad Complutense de Madrid · NCT05816187

This study is testing if supervised exercise can help improve the quality of life for people with breast and colon cancer, whether they are receiving other treatments or not.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment78 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversidad Complutense de Madrid Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations2 sites (Madrid and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05816187 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the effectiveness of supervised therapeutic exercise in improving the quality of life for patients with breast and colon cancer, both with and without concurrent treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The study involves 78 participants who will be randomly assigned to different groups: those receiving supervised exercise, those exercising independently, and a control group. The intervention lasts for six weeks, with follow-up assessments at multiple intervals to evaluate changes in quality of life using standardized questionnaires. The trial is designed to provide insights into the role of supervised exercise in cancer care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-70 with stages I to III breast or colon cancer who have completed adjuvant treatment within the last 3 months to 2 years.

Not a fit: Patients with significant musculoskeletal or neurological disorders, or those unable to engage in physical activity, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with supervised exercise in cancer care, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18-70 years.
* Oncological stage I, II or III.
* Completed adjuvant treatment between 3 months to 2 years. ECOG 1-2.
* Sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to read, understand and complete questionnaires, read and understand a brochure explanatory, understand and follow verbal orders (example; illiteracy, dementia or blindness).
* Musculoskeletal disorders that prevent the exercise of the exercise bike, elliptical, march tape.
* Important neurological disorders that involve impaired balance, coordination, ataxia.
* Sporting activity at moderate intensity exceeding 150mnts / week.
* Symptomatic anemia.
* Fecal incontinence
* Patient with a digestive ostomy.
* Decompensated heart disease,
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Heart failure.
* Musculoskeletal pathology (except for upper limb pathology in cancer patients of mom)
* Cardio-respiratory pathology that limits physical activity

Where this trial is running

Madrid and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Breast CancerColon CancerQuality of LifeTherapeutic exerciseCancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.