Lifting weights and drinking protein shakes during chemo: a new study tests if it helps body composition
NCT ID NCT06858449
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether resistance training combined with a post-workout protein drink can help women with breast cancer maintain muscle and reduce fat gain while they undergo chemotherapy. Thirty women will be randomly assigned to receive either 20 or 60 grams of whey protein after supervised exercise sessions. The goal is to see if this approach improves body composition and physical function during treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
whey protein
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to help women maintain muscle and reduce fat gain during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention involves exercise and protein, which are generally safe but may not significantly change outcomes.
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Allegheny General Hospital
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States
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