Status:
RECRUITING
The Effect of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques on Shoulder Joint Range of Motion in Breast Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Conditions:
Breast Cancer Survivors
Eligibility:
FEMALE
30-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In breast cancer patients, limitation of shoulder joint movement occurs following mastectomy surgery. Studies have reported that damage to the fascia on the pectoralis major muscle during mastectomy s...
Detailed Description
After mastectomy, complications such as decreased range of motion and muscle strength in the shoulder joint, development of pain and tenderness, and formation of lymphedema are frequently observed. In...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women between the ages of 30-60
- Having breast surgery within 2 years
- Not have received conservative treatment for shoulder rehabilitation in the last 6 months
- Having limitation of movement of the shoulder joint due to breast surgery
Exclusion
- Not having agreed to participate in the study
- Having undergone radical mastectomy surgery
- Having connective tissue disease
- Presence of brachial plexus paresis/plegia
- Presence of radiogenic fibrosis
- Presence of additional orthopedic (scoliosis, etc.), neurological (multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc.) and rheumatological diseases (ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.) that will affect upper extremity functions
- Presence of active metastases
- Having undergone reconstruction surgery
- Continuation of radiotherapy (must have ended at least 3 months ago) or chemotherapy applications
- Having had a bilateral mastectomy
- To develop lymphedema in the arm-trunk
- Use of muscle relaxants
- Patients with severe chemotherapy side effects (hyperesthesia, nausea, skin changes, weakness, etc.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05386628
Start Date
August 15 2022
End Date
July 15 2025
Last Update
July 15 2024
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İstanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)