Plain-English translation of NCT06309290 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a structured strength-training program can help postmenopausal women with breast cancer stay stronger and recover better from surgery and chemotherapy. Half of the participants will do twice-weekly resistance exercises for 4–5 months before and after surgery, while the other half receive standard care only. Researchers will measure muscle size, strength, body composition, and quality of life to see if the exercise program makes a real difference.
Chemotherapy and surgery for breast cancer can cause loss of muscle mass and weakness, which may slow recovery and reduce quality of life. This study aims to find out whether preparing the body with strength training before treatment can prevent these problems and help women bounce back faster.
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All participants receive an education session and standard chemotherapy for 16–20 weeks before surgery. If you are randomly assigned to the exercise group, you will attend supervised strength-training sessions twice a week for the same 16–20 weeks, doing exercises for your whole body. At three time points—before starting, after finishing the exercise program, and 4 weeks after surgery—you will have muscle scans (CT imaging) and blood tests to measure muscle size and strength, and you will complete physical performance tests and quality-of-life questionnaires.
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