Resistance Training and Post Workout Protein to Improve Body Composition During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Description

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

Cancer, Breast Cancer

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Study overview

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.

NeoChemoPRT: a Randomized Study of Resistance Training and Post-Workout Protein to Improve Body Composition During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Resistance Training and Post Workout Protein to Improve Body Composition During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Condition
Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15212

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Age 20-89 years
  • 2. Women with a biopsy proven diagnosis of invasive carcinoma of the breast.
  • 3. Women must undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment prior to surgery
  • 4. Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves.
  • 1. Inability to get up and down off the ground or squat body weight
  • 2. Inability to safely engage in group exercise sessions as deemed by study PI
  • 3. Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or any other condition deemed by PI to be unsafe to engage in resistance training
  • 4. Lactose intolerance
  • 5. Cow's milk or whey protein allergy
  • 6. Pregnant women
  • 7. Males

Ages Eligible for Study

20 Years to 89 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute),

Colin Champ, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, AHN Radiation Oncology

Study Record Dates

2026-03