Exercising together during radiation therapy
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing strength training with your partner during radiation therapy helps improve your health and well-being. You and your partner will be randomly assigned to either an exercise program or a usual care group.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with prostate or breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy as part of your treatment.
- You had surgery at least 6 weeks ago and are not receiving other cancer treatments except hormone therapy.
- You live with a spouse or partner who is willing to join the study with you.
- You and your partner are both 18 years or older.
- You have not done regular strength training (less than 2 sessions per week, each under 30 minutes) in the past month.
- You have home internet that is good enough for video calls.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to either the exercise group or the usual care group.
- You are able to speak and read English well enough to answer surveys and follow instructions.
- You do not have any medical conditions that would make moderate exercise unsafe, such as recent heart problems, severe balance issues, or inability to stand for 3 minutes.
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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