Remote exercise program during cancer chemotherapy treatment

Plain-English translation of NCT07059884 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2026 · Translation generated August 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This study is testing whether a remote exercise program can help people with cancer maintain their physical strength and everyday abilities while undergoing chemotherapy. Participants will do supervised exercise sessions online twice a week and unsupervised exercise on their own, receiving equipment like dumbbells and a stationary bike to use at home. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for people fighting various types of cancer.

Chemotherapy can weaken muscles and reduce physical fitness, which may make it harder for people to work and do daily activities. This trial aims to find out if regular exercise during treatment can prevent these problems and help people stay stronger and more independent.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you have been diagnosed with one of the listed cancers (breast, lung, colon, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, head and neck, or others) that has not spread to other parts of your body
you are about to start or have just started chemotherapy for cancer treatment, planned to last at least 10 weeks
you are between 18 and 64 years old
you were working full-time (at least 30 hours per week) when you were diagnosed with cancer
you can walk for 6 minutes, with or without help from a cane or walker
you have not been doing intense resistance training twice a week for the past year

You likely don't qualify if…

you have serious heart, lung, or bone/joint problems that prevent moderate exercise
your cancer has spread to other parts of your body
you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
you have active alcohol or substance abuse problems, or cognitive difficulties
you are already enrolled in another exercise, diet, or weight loss study

What participation looks like

You would participate in supervised exercise sessions online twice a week led by a trainer, doing both strength training and aerobic exercise. You would also exercise on your own at home for about 30 minutes three times a week. The program would continue during your chemotherapy treatment, up to 6 months total. You would receive exercise equipment, wear a device that tracks your activity, and complete fitness tests at the start, end of treatment, and 3 months later to measure any changes in your strength and walking ability.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 2, 2026 · Not medical advice

Remote exercise program during cancer chemotherapy treatment

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(18 sites)