Exercise Program After Breast Cancer Treatment
A Pilot Study Assessing Myokines During an EXErcise Regimen After Treatment for Breast Cancer
- Age
- 20 – 89
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 21 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) · Other
This trial is looking for women who have been treated for breast cancer and are interested in participating in different exercise regimens. Participants will help researchers understand how exercise affects certain proteins in the body called myokines.
You may be able to join if
- I am a woman aged 20 to 89 years old.
- I have a biopsy-proven diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive breast cancer.
- I have completed treatment for breast cancer, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or hormonal therapy.
- I have more than 3 months of resistance training experience.
- I have been prescribed exercise as part of my standard care.
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy for breast cancer.
- I cannot safely participate in group resistance training as determined by the study doctor.
- I have a severe joint, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition that makes resistance training unsafe.
- 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 pilot study, the investigators will assess the changes in myokine production based on several different exercise regimens.
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