Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Exercise program for lymphoma patients undergoing chemotherapy

Official title: Ejercicio Físico Durante El Tratamiento De Quimioterapia Como Programa Adyuvante En Pacientes Con Linfoma: Estudio EDONOLA

Run by Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute · NCT06660446 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a special exercise program can help older lymphoma patients undergoing chemotherapy feel stronger, less tired, and improve their overall quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment180 (estimated)
SponsorBiogipuzkoa Health Research Institute
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations3 sites (Vitoria - Gateiz, Araba and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 8, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 30, 2027
Study endsMarch 30, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 19, 2025
Trial IDNCT06660446 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with lymphoma who are currently receiving systemic treatment, including chemotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications to moderate-high intensity exercise or significant medical disorders that interfere with physical activity 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 investigates the effectiveness of a tailored exercise program for adults diagnosed with lymphoma who are receiving immunochemotherapy. The intervention aims to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life while reducing fatigue and frailty. The research focuses on a homogeneous group of lymphoma patients, particularly those aged 70 and older, and seeks to provide scientific evidence in a field that has been minimally studied. Additionally, the study will analyze the effects of exercise from a gender perspective, addressing baseline differences and outcomes post-intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and physical fitness of lymphoma patients undergoing treatment.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited scientific evidence specifically for lymphoma patients, similar exercise interventions in cancer care have shown promising results in improving patient outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: ≥18 years old.
* Diagnosis of lymphoma with histological confirmation and requirement of systemic treatment including chemotherapy.
* Time available (80 minutes, two days a week for 20 weeks) to carry out physical exercise sessions.
* Have a mobile phone to be able to contact the person and download the physical activity level app.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG) ≤2.
* Life expectancy \>12 months.
* Availability and desire to participate throughout the study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have a contraindication to moderate-high intensity exercise.
* Other significant medical disorders: including psychiatric illnesses chronic or recurrent; intellectual disability, musculoskeletal problems, cardiac or pulmonary disorders that interfere with physical exercise; other malignant tumors in the last five years, with the exception of therapeutically controlled skin cancer; any other illness that may be seen affected or aggravated by physical exercise.
* Have plans to be outside city more than two weeks.
* People who are already physically active (that comply with the recommendations of WHO: \> 150 minutes of exercise moderate/weekly, plus training force two days/week).
* Treatment based only with immunotherapy.
* Central nervous system involvement due to lymphoma.
* Have any important history that limit the capacity of the patient to participate in the study.

Where it's running

  • Hospital Universitario Donostia (HUD)
    San Sebastián, Guipuzcoa, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Araba (HUA)
    Vitoria - Gateiz, Araba, Spain
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Galdakao (HUG)
    Galdakao, Bizkaia, Spain
    Active not recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.