EXERT-BCN: An Exercise and Nutrition Regimen to Designed to Improve Body Composition After Treatment for Breast Cancer (EXERT-BCN)
Breast Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Breast Cancer focused on measuring breast cancer, nutrition, body composition
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 20-89 years Women with a biopsy proven diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive carcinoma of the breast. 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. Treatment with targeted agents and immunotherapy is allowed. Exclusion Criteria: Any current treatment with chemotherapy for breast cancer Inability to get and down off the ground or squat body weight Inability to safely engage in group sessions Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition deemed by PI to be unsafe to engage in resistance training
Sites / Locations
- AHN CI Exercise Oncology and ResiliencyRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Resistance training with high quality low-carbohydrate nutrition regimen
The regimen will consist of an intense resistance training program with linear progression and the goal of increase strength, mobility, muscle mass, and functional capacity. The nutrition program will avoid calorie counting, and instead focus on quality, while maximizing protein and limiting carbohydrates.