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Musculoskeletal Responses to Exercise Plus Nutrition in Men with Prostate Cancer on Androgen Deprivation: A 12-Month RCT.

Medicine and science in sports and exercise
January 1, 1970
Jack Dalla Via et al. (10 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to assess the effects of multicomponent exercise training combined with whey protein, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density, body composition, and physical function in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.

Results Summary

The study found no significant effects of the intervention on bone or body composition outcomes, but it improved leg muscle strength and dynamic mobility. Per-protocol analysis showed preservation of femoral neck bone mineral density and improved total body lean mass in adherent participants.

Population

ADT-treated men with prostate cancer (n=70, aged not specified).

Effective Dosage

Not specified (daily multinutrient supplementation).

Duration

12 months.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
multicomponent exercise training combined with whey protein, calcium and vitamin D supplementation
no change
bone or body composition outcomes
ADT-treated men
-
no effects
#1
multicomponent exercise training combined with whey protein, calcium and vitamin D supplementation
increase
leg muscle strength
ADT-treated men
14.5%
improved
#2
multicomponent exercise training combined with whey protein, calcium and vitamin D supplementation
decrease
dynamic mobility (four-square-step test time)
ADT-treated men
-9.3%
improved
#3
multicomponent exercise training combined with multinutrient supplementation
increase
femoral neck aBMD
adherent participants (≥66% exercise, ≥80% supplement)
1.9%
preserved
#4
multicomponent exercise training combined with multinutrient supplementation
increase
total body lean mass
adherent participants (≥66% exercise, ≥80% supplement)
1.0 kg
improved
#5
Abstract

PURPOSE: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer has multiple adverse effects on musculoskeletal health. This 12-month randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the effects of multicomponent exercise training combined with whey protein, calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD), structure and strength, body composition, muscle strength, and physical function in ADT-treated men. METHODS: Seventy ADT-treated men were randomized to exercise plus supplementation (Ex + Suppl; n = 34) or usual care (control; n = 36). Ex + Suppl involved thrice weekly progressive resistance training plus weight-bearing impact exercise with daily multinutrient supplementation. Primary outcomes were DXA hip and spine areal BMD. Secondary outcomes included the following: tibia and radius pQCT volumetric BMD, bone structure and strength, DXA body composition, pQCT muscle and fat cross-sectional area and muscle density, and muscle strength and physical function. RESULTS: Sixty men (86%) completed the study. Mean exercise and supplement adherence were 56% and 77%, respectively. There were no effects of the intervention on bone or body composition outcomes. Ex + Suppl improved leg muscle strength (net difference, (95% confidence interval, or CI), 14.5% (-0.2 to 29.2); P = 0.007) and dynamic mobility (four-square-step test time, -9.3% (-17.3 to -1.3), P = 0.014) relative to controls. Per-protocol analysis of adherent participants (≥66% exercise, ≥80% supplement) showed Ex + Suppl preserved femoral neck aBMD (1.9% (0.1 to 3.8), P = 0.026) and improved total body lean mass (1.0 kg (-0.23 to 2.22), P = 0.044) relative to controls. CONCLUSIONS: Exercise training combined with multinutrient supplementation had a limited effect on ameliorating the adverse musculoskeletal consequences of ADT, likely related to the modest intervention adherence.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedAndrogen AntagonistsBiomarkersBody CompositionBone DensityCalcium, DietaryDietary SupplementsExercise TherapyHumansMaleMuscle StrengthPatient ComplianceProstatic NeoplasmsVitamin DWhey Proteins
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy45/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations13
Citations/Year3.3
Relative Citation Ratio1.31
NIH Percentile60.4%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.62
Normalized Score0.53
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