Prostate cancer–Exercise and Metformin Trial (Pre-EMpT): study protocol for a feasibility factorial randomized controlled trial in men with localised or locally advanced prostate cancer

Prostate cancer–Exercise and Metformin Trial (Pre-EMpT): study protocol for a feasibility factorial randomized controlled trial in men with localised or locally advanced prostate cancer

Abstract Background Evidence from observational studies have shown that moderate intensity physical activity can reduce risk of progression and cancer-specific mortality in participants with prostate cancer. Epidemiological studies have also shown participants taking metformin to have a reduced risk...

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Main Authors: Lucy McGeagh, Luke A. Robles, Raj Persad, Edward Rowe, Amit Bahl, Jonathan Aning, Anthony Koupparis, Paul Abrams, Claire Perks, Jeffrey Holly, Lyndsey Johnson, Constance Shiridzinomwa, Amarnath Challapalli, Ellie Shingler, Hilary Taylor, Jon Oxley, Meda Sandu, Richard M. Martin, J. Athene Lane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Prostate cancer
Metformin
Physical activity
Feasibility randomised controlled trial
Localised
Locally advanced
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01136-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01136-7

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