Concurrent training of abbreviated high-intensity interval plus resistance training for 8 weeks reduced carotid intima-media maximum thickness by 0.23 mm (p=0.024) and increased flow-mediated dilation by 5.06% (p=0.023) in breast cancer survivors with high chemotherapy exposure.
RCT (n=21)
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Does 8 weeks of concurrent high-intensity interval and resistance training improve vascular health in breast cancer survivors with high or low chemotherapy exposure?
Eight weeks of concurrent high-intensity interval and resistance training improves structural and functional vascular markers, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscle strength in breast cancer survivors, with specific adaptations depending on prior chemotherapy volume.
The aim was to determine the effects of 8 weeks of concurrent training of abbreviated high-intensity interval-training and low–load resistance training (CTHIIT+RT) on functional and structural vascular outcomes of breast cancer survivors with a history of high or low exposure to chemotherapy sessions. Breast cancer survivor women (n = 21, 58.7 ± 8.7 years) were divided into high– (HVchemo, n = 11) or low–volume chemotherapy groups (LVchemo, n = 10). Pulse wave velocity (PWV) and carotid intima–media maximum (cIMTmax) were the primary outcomes, while flow-mediated dilation (FMD), carotid intima–media average (cIMTav), baseline brachial artery diameter (Dbase), peak diameter (Dpeak), and one-repetition maximum tests for the biceps (1RMbc), shoulder (1RMsp), back (1RMback), and leg extension (1RMLeg) served as secondary outcomes. PWV decreased in the LVchemo group (∆˗1.64 m⋅s− 1, p < 0.001) but not in the HVchemo group. cIMTmax was reduced only in the HVchemo group (∆˗0.23 mm, p = 0.024). FMD was significantly increased in the HVchemo (∆+5.06%, p = 0.023) but not in the LVchemo group. HVchemo and LVchemo groups increased Dbase (∆+0.38 mm, p = 0.005; and ∆+0.16 mm, p < 0.0001) and Dpeak (∆+0.32 mm, p = 0.008; and ∆+0.12 mm, p < 0.0001). HVchemo and LVchemo groups increase 1RMbc (∆+2.3 kg; and ∆+2.09 kg), 1RMsp (∆+2.15 kg; and ∆+2.36 kg), 1RMback (∆+4.4 kg; and ∆+4.58 kg), and 1RMLeg (∆+6.15 kg; and ∆+5.27 kg), all p < 0.01. Eight weeks of CTHIIT+RT in women breast cancer survivors who received higher chemotherapy volume reduces cIMTmax, but increases FMD, Dbase, Dpeak, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscle strength. Vascular improvements were partially observed in subjects with lower chemotherapy volumes.
Álvarez et al. (Mon,) conducted a rct in Breast cancer survivors with high or low chemotherapy exposure (n=21). Concurrent training of abbreviated high-intensity interval-training plus low-load resistance training (CT HIIT+RT) vs. None (single group pre-post design separated by chemotherapy exposure level) was evaluated on Pulse wave velocity (PWV) and carotid intima-media maximum thickness (cIMTmax). Concurrent training of abbreviated high-intensity interval plus resistance training for 8 weeks reduced carotid intima-media maximum thickness by 0.23 mm (p=0.024) and increased flow-mediated dilation by 5.06% (p=0.023) in breast cancer survivors with high chemotherapy exposure.