About this trial
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 criteria
Qualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Control Arm ACSM Guidelines
- Experimental Arm 6-12-25 repetitions per set