Post-Workout Protein and Exercise for Breast Cancer Patients
Resistance Training and Post Workout Protein to Improve Body Composition During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
- Age
- 20 – 89
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) · Other
This trial is looking for women aged 20-89 who have breast cancer and will be receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery. Participants will follow a special diet with high-protein nutrition and an exercise program focused on strength training.
You may be able to join if
- I am a woman aged 20-89.
- I have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.
- I will be undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
- I can read and understand English.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot get up and down off the ground.
- I cannot safely participate in group exercise.
- I have a severe medical condition that makes exercise unsafe.
- I am lactose intolerant.
- I am allergic to cow's milk or whey protein.
- I am pregnant.
- I am male.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityIn this study, the investigators hypothesize that a high dose of post-workout protein nutrition regimen focused on food quality and an observed exercise regimen utilizing high-load resistance training initiated during or after cancer treatment will improve body composition and functional capacity.
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