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

Locations

1
Outpatient clinic, faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha university11603, BanhāBenha, Egypt

Sponsors and collaborators

Benha University

Lead sponsor