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Resistance Training and Post Workout Protein to Improve Body Composition During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
Led by Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) · Updated on 2026-02-03
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
112 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
In 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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Resistance Training and Post Workout Protein to Improve Body Composition During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 20 to 89 years
- Women with a biopsy proven diagnosis of invasive carcinoma of the breast
- Women must undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment prior to surgery
- Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to get up and down off the ground or squat body weight
- Inability to safely engage in group exercise sessions as deemed by study PI
- Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or any other condition deemed by PI to be unsafe to engage in resistance training
- Lactose intolerance
- Cow's milk or whey protein allergy
- Pregnant women
- Males
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15212
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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