Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Men only

High-impact exercise program for prostate cancer patients with bone metastases

Official title: High Impact Training to Patients with Prostate Cancer and Bone Metastases

Run by Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev · NCT06259279 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether a high-impact exercise program can help men with prostate cancer that has spread to their bones feel better and improve their overall health.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment102 (estimated)
SponsorCopenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Herlev, Herlev)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 6, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 13, 2025
Trial IDNCT06259279 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer who have bone metastases and are undergoing androgen deprivation therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant physical conditions or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological issues that prevent them from participating in exercise 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 clinical trial investigates the effects of a high-impact exercise program on patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and bone metastases. Participants will engage in a 32-week, twice-weekly supervised exercise regimen that includes resistance training aimed at improving bone mineral density, physical function, and overall quality of life. The study will also assess the safety and feasibility of this exercise intervention, as well as its impact on antitumor immunity through blood samples and tumor biopsies. The initial phase focuses on adapting participants to the exercises before progressing to high-intensity training.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance bone health, physical performance, and quality of life for prostate cancer patients with bone metastases.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise interventions in cancer patients, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC)
* Patients must have bone metastases according to the most recent imaging (Bone scan, CT, MRI and/or PET)
* Patients must be treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (orchiectomy, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist or antagonist treatment) started \< 12 months ago. Additional treatment in the mHSPC setting, i.e., radiotherapy (RT) of the prostate, novel hormone agents (NHA) and/or docetaxel is permitted
* Patients must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score \<2
* Patients must be able to speak and read Danish and provide a signed informed consent form
* Patients must be ambulatory without walking aids

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with any physical condition that interferes with the performance of physical exercise training
* Patients with presence of any musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurologic conditions that may prevent patients from exercising
* Patients with bone pain requiring opioids
* Patients with planned or prior palliative radiation therapy to the bone
* Patients with major surgery within the past 6 months

HIPimmune: all patients included in HIP are eligible for HIPimmune

Where it's running

  • Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
    Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Anne-Mette Ragle, PhD student — Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
  • Study coordinator: Anne-Mette Ragle, PhD student
  • Email: anne-mette.ragle@regionh.dk
  • Phone: +4527128044

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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.