EXERT-BC Cardio: Cardio or Conditioning Training With Breast Cancer (NCT07739563) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EXERT-BC Cardio: Cardio or Conditioning Training With Breast Cancer
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigators hypothesize that observed intense resistance training with conditioning elicits similar changes in body composition, muscle mass, and blood pressure as that with cardiovascular training (or cardio) for women treated with breast cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 89 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 20-89 years
. Women prescribed exercise as a SOC
. Women with a biopsy proven diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) 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.
. Women with \> 3 months of resistance training experience under expert guidance by a CSCS
. Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Muscle Mass
Timeframe: Baseline (Prior to Program) and At Exercise Program Completion (approximately 2 months).
2
Change in Fat Mass
Timeframe: Baseline (Prior to Program) and At Exercise Program Completion (approximately 2 months).
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07739563
SponsorAllegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)