Protein Supplement to Improve Body after Breast Cancer Treatment
EXERT-BC Protein: Protein Supplementation to Improve Body Composition After Treatment for Breast Cancer
- Age
- 20 – 89
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 40 (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 been treated for breast cancer and have experience with resistance training. Participants will consume a high dose of protein after exercising to see if it helps improve their body composition.
You may be able to join if
- I am a woman between the ages of 20 and 89.
- I have been treated for breast cancer.
- I have a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive breast cancer.
- I have more than 3 months of resistance training experience.
- I can read and understand English.
- I am prescribed exercise as standard care.
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently undergoing chemotherapy.
- I cannot safely participate in group resistance training.
- I have a severe joint or cardiovascular condition that makes training unsafe.
- I am taking beta blockers or GLP-1 inhibitors.
- I am pregnant.
- I am male.
- I have lactose intolerance.
- I have an allergy to cow's milk or whey protein.
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 after each exercise session will have greater improvements in changes in body composition, including muscle mass and percent body fat versus a workout alone.
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