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Impact of Pilates Exercises on Bone Mineral Density in Breast Cancer Survivors Receiving Hormonal Therapy

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2026-01-01

Plain-language summary

Breast cancer survivors receiving endocrine (hormonal) therapy (aromatase inhibitors) are at high risk for cancer treatment-induced bone loss and osteoporosis due to estrogen depletion.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Female breast cancer survivors aged 40-60 years.
. Histologically confirmed stage I-III breast cancer.
. Currently receiving hormonal therapy (aromatase inhibitors) for at least 3 months.
. At risk of osteoporosis or with low bone mineral density (BMD) defined by T-score ≤ -1.0 at lumbar spine or hip.
. Medically cleared for exercise, specifically low-to-moderate intensity Pilates.
. Able to attend supervised exercise sessions three times per week for 12 weeks.
. Willing and able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

. Metastatic (stage IV) or recurrent breast cancer.
. History of osteoporotic fractures in the past 12 months.
. Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal conditions that contraindicate exercise.
. Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, or thyroid disorders.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Bone mineral density (BMD) measurement

Timeframe: Base line and after 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07334626

SponsorBenha University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-30

Contact for this trial

Mahmoud Hamada Mohamed Associate Professor, Ph.D

01096968910 mahmoud.mohamed@fpt.bu.edu.eg

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