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Exercise program during radiation therapy for lung cancer

Plain-English translation of NCT07554677 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated September 2026 · Translation generated August 2026 · How we translate trials

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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 trial is testing a new exercise program that was specially designed by working together with lung cancer patients and doctors. The program involves cycling on a stationary bike during the same four-week period when you receive radiation therapy. The exercise is personalized to your own fitness level and what you're comfortable with.

Doctors want to know if patients can safely do exercise while getting radiation therapy, and whether this exercise might help improve fitness and reduce side effects during treatment. There isn't much research yet on whether exercise during radiation therapy is realistic and helpful for people with lung cancer.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you have been diagnosed with early-to-middle stage non-small cell lung cancer (stages 1–3)
you are planned to receive radiation therapy as your main cancer treatment
you are at least 18 years old and able to speak and understand English
you are generally well enough to exercise at moderate intensity (confirmed by your doctor)
you are able to give written consent and understand the study

You likely don't qualify if…

you have heart problems that are unstable or new (like angina, heart failure, or irregular heartbeats) within the last few months
you have uncontrolled diabetes or have had low blood sugar episodes recently
you are receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy alongside your radiation
you had bone surgery in the last three months
you have chest pain when exercising or physical activity

What participation looks like

If you join, you will do a fitness test at the start to figure out your personal exercise intensity level. Then, over four weeks during your radiation therapy, you will do one cycling session per day on a stationary bike—typically 20 to 40 minutes, timed to match your radiation appointments. The researchers will check in with you during treatment and interview you afterward about your experience with the program.

Exercise program during radiation therapy for lung cancer

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)