EXERT-BC Protein: Randomized Study of Protein Supplementation to Improve Body Composition Improvement During Hypertrophy Exercise After Treatment for Breast Cancer
Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Summary
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.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 20–89 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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 un…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementWhey protein (60 grams)
60 grams of whey protein
- OtherNo protein
0 grams of whey protein
Location
- AHN Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, Pennsylvania