Could a Post-Workout protein shake help breast cancer survivors rebuild muscle?
NCT ID NCT07704476
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking a high dose of whey protein after each workout helps breast cancer survivors gain more muscle and lose more fat compared to exercise alone. Participants are women aged 20 to 89 who have completed treatment for breast cancer and are prescribed exercise as part of standard care. The trial compares a group that consumes 60 grams of whey protein after exercise with a group that consumes no protein, measuring changes in muscle mass, fat mass, and resting metabolic rate.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- whey protein (60 grams)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary strategy to help breast cancer survivors build muscle and reduce body fat during exercise recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The high protein dose may cause digestive discomfort or be hard to tolerate.
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Conditions
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AHN Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States
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