RecruitingBreast CancerBreast Carcinoma in SituBreast Cancer Female
EXERT-BCH Exercise Regimen to Improve Muscle Mass After Treatment of Breast Cancer
Eligible age
20–89 yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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. Immunotherapy or targeted agent usage is allowed.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Any current treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy for breast cancer
- ✕ Inability to safely engage in group sessions of resistance training as deemed by study PI
- ✕ Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition deemed by PI to be unsafe to engage in resistance training
Where it's recruiting
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06115486 · last updated 2026-02-04