💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
In 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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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age 20-89 years
2. Women prescribed exercise as a SOC
3. Women with a biopsy proven diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive carcinoma of the breast
4. Women must have undergone treatment for breast cancer, including one or more of the following: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or hormonal therapy. Women undergoing active chemotherapy are not allowed on study. Immunotherapy or targeted agent usage is allowed.
5. Women with \> 3 months of resistance training experience under expert guidance by a CSCS
6. Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Any current treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy for breast cancer
2. Inability to safely engage in group sessions of resistance training as deemed by study PI
3. Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition deemed by PI to be unsafe to engage in resistance training
4. Beta blocker or GLP-1 inhibitor medications
5. Pregnant women
6. Males
7. Lactose intolerance
8. Cow's milk or whey protein allergy
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What it tests
- Whey protein (60 grams)
- No protein
AHN Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, United States
AHN Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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