Creatine and exercise for muscle health in prostate cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking creatine and doing weightlifting exercises can help men with prostate cancer who have been on hormone therapy for at least 6 months to improve muscle strength and size. It lasts 12 weeks and involves supervised workouts three times per week.
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Who can take part
- You are a man 40 years or older.
- You have localized prostate cancer (cancer that has not spread).
- You have been on hormone therapy (medication to block testosterone) for at least 6 months.
- You have not done weight training in the last 3 months.
- You have not taken creatine supplements in the last 3 months.
- You are willing to do supervised resistance exercises 3 times a week for 12 weeks and take a daily supplement (creatine or placebo).
Quick eligibility check
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