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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age40-60
SponsorBenha University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

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.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Pilates Exercises
  • Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators