Status:
COMPLETED
Does Scar Massage Improve Postoperative Pain and Function in Women With Breast Cancer?
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
All patients undergoing breast cancer surgery are left with scars which can significantly affect their physical and psychological well being. Patients with breast cancer, motivated to optimize healing...
Detailed Description
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial design. Women who have undergone breast cancer surgery (breast conserving surgery or mastectomy) and who meet the eligibility criteria specified will ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients must be able to provide informed consent and be physically able to perform daily self-administered breast scar massage
- Female or male patients with histologically-confirmed invasive or in situ breast cancer
- Definitive surgery with BCS or mastectomy +/- axillary dissection or sentinel node sampling
- Adequate surgical healing as judged by treating oncologist during pre-enrolment assessment
- Age 18 years or older with ability to provide written informed consent.
- Ability to start massage within 8 weeks from surgery and comply with daily regimen if randomized to the intervention cohort
- Ability to comply with not performing massage if randomized to the control cohort
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00175344
Start Date
February 1 2004
End Date
April 1 2006
Last Update
February 19 2014
Active Locations (1)
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BC Cancer Agency - Vancouver Island
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8R 6V5