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ENERGIZE: Engagement With a Nurturing Exercise Routine for Greater Improvement in Zest and Energy on Enhertu: A Single-Center Pilot Study

NCT ID: NCT07203378Sponsor: University of UtahLast updated: 2026-03-05

Summary

The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of using a 12-week, home-based, unsupervised aerobic and resistance training exercise program for changes in cancer-related fatigue in patients with metastatic breast cancer who are receiving Enhertu.

Arms & interventions

  • OtherWhole-body resistance training and aerobic exercise

    A 12-week individualized, home-based, unsupervised, whole-body resistance training and aerobic exercise routine will be provided to each study participant.

Outcome measures

Primary

  • Change in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) Fatigue score from baseline to Week 13 (end of exercise intervention).

    Test the preliminary efficacy of a 12-week, home-based, unsupervised aerobic and resistance training exercise program on changes in cancer-related fatigue, in patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer recently initiated on Enhertu. FACIT Fatigue Scored 0 (not at all)- 4(Very Much).

    Time frame: 13 weeks

Secondary

  • Feasibility defined as greater than 75% of all participants completing greater than 66% of all prescribed workouts from baseline to Week 13.

    Time frame: 13 weeks

  • Mean Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) Fatigue score measured every three weeks from baseline to Week 13.

    Time frame: 13 weeks

Eligibility criteria

Sex: AllAge: 18 Years and olderHealthy volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject aged ≥ 18 years * Diagnosis of locally advanced/unresectable or metastatic breast cancer. Note: Patients with High-Risk HER-2 + breast cancer after completion of neoadjuvant chemotherapy requiring adjuvant Enhertu are allowed at the discretion of the treating physician. * Has received 3 or 4 cycles of Enhertu and is expected to continue treatment for at least 12 weeks. Note: HER-2 targeted systemic therapy (e.g. Trastuzumab and/or Pertuzumab) in conjunction with Enhertu is allowed. * Able and willing to participate in the interventional aerobic exercise and resistance exercises. * Currently following standard of care contraception requirements and willing to continue following these requirements for the duration of therapy. * Able to provide informed consent and willing to sign an approved consent form that conforms to federal and institutional guidelines. * Experiencing clinical fatigue symptoms in the opinion of the investigator. * Subject has completed the ACSM exercise preparticipation health screening and is, in the opinion of the investigator, fit to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: -Currently adhering to national physical activity guidelines for resistance training, as defined as participating in structured resistance training ≥ two days per week. * Structured is defined as time set aside in the subject's day to workout. * Resistance training is defined as exercises which use weights, bands, or body weight (e.g., squats or push-ups). AND Currently participating in structured moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for ≥ 150 minutes per week. * Moderate-intensity exercise is defined as activities where the subject can talk but not sing. * Aerobic exercise includes, but is not limited to, walking, swimming, cycling, running, rowing, hiking, and elliptical. * Medical, psychiatric, cognitive, or other conditions that may compromise the participant's ability to understand the participant information, give informed consent, comply with the study protocol or complete the study. * Participants taking prohibited medications as described in Section 6.4.1.

Study locations (1)

Huntsman Cancer Institute at University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112

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Roma Bhatia, MD · Contact
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