RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06115486

EXERT-BCH Exercise Regimen to Improve Muscle Mass After Treatment of Breast Cancer

EXERT-BCH: Prospective Study of EXErcise Regimens After Treatment for Breast Cancer to Improve Hypertrophy


Sponsor

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

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jan 9, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the outcomes of two standard of care group exercise regimens to increase muscle mass in women who have been treated with breast cancer.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help women who have been treated for breast cancer regain and maintain muscle mass, which is often lost during cancer treatment. Muscle loss can affect strength, energy, and quality of life. **You may be eligible if:** - You are a woman between 20 and 89 years old - You have a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive breast cancer) - You have completed cancer treatment (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or hormone therapy) - Immunotherapy or targeted therapy is still allowed **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are currently receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy - You have health conditions that prevent safe participation in exercise - You have metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERControl Arm ACSM Guidelines

The control group will follow resistance training guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine. Eight to ten multi-joint exercises will be performed to stress the major muscle groups.

OTHERExperimental Arm 6-12-25 repetitions per set

The exercise regimens will employ a mixture of compound exercises utilizing both open and closed kinetic chain movements (CKC), focusing on exercises with the goal of increasing skeletal muscle mass and body composition. The regimen will incorporate 6, then 12, then 25 repetitions in sequence per set per muscle group with minimal amounts of rest between.


Locations(1)

Allegheny General Hospital

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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