High-intensity interval exercise during chemo to improve brain function
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This trial tests whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of harder exercise with recovery) during chemotherapy can improve thinking and memory in women with early-stage breast cancer. Participants may join an exercise program supervised at a hospital or at home, with many health and brain-related check-ins.
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Who can take part
- You’re a woman age 18 or older with newly diagnosed breast cancer (Stage I to III).
- You’re starting chemotherapy soon (before or after surgery—neoadjuvant or adjuvant).
- You can speak English, sign consent, and have your doctor say it’s safe for you to exercise.
- You’re currently doing less than 60 minutes per week of structured exercise, and you haven’t lost 10% or more of your weight in the last 6 months.
- If you could become pregnant, you agree to a pregnancy test and reliable birth control during the study and for 6 months after.
- You must be able to travel to Dana-Farber for most study visits (or choose the home option if offered), and you should be able to attend safety check-ins.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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