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Body Awareness, Upper Extremity Function, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Case-Control Study
Led by Halic University · Updated on 2025-08-20
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
3 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Breast cancer is a common cancer among women and a leading cause of illness and death. As survival rates improve, many women experience challenges after treatment such as problems with arm and shoulder movement, less awareness of their body, and lower quality of life. This research aims to study how breast cancer treatment affects these areas by comparing women who have survived breast cancer with healthy women of similar age and body weight. The study will include two groups: women who have survived Stage 0-III breast cancer and a matched healthy control group. Participants will undergo assessments including the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire to measure arm and shoulder function, a hand dynamometer test for grip strength, and a Clinometer device to assess shoulder joint position sense. Body awareness will be evaluated using the Body Awareness Questionnaire, and quality of life will be measured with the EORTC QLQ-C30 scale. Data will be analyzed to identify differences between groups. Participants will be assessed once at the time of enrollment with these tools. Researchers will collect information on arm function, body awareness, and quality of life to understand the impact of breast cancer treatment. The study will take place between May and October 2025, with all assessments completed on the enrollment day. The research aims to provide insights that may improve care and support for breast cancer survivors.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Body Awareness, Upper Extremity Function, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged 25 to 75 years
- Diagnosed with Stage 0-III breast cancer
- Completed primary treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation) within the last 6 months
- Received medical clearance from a physician
- Underwent breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy
- Willing to participate voluntarily
- Healthy women matched by age and body mass index to breast cancer survivors
- Control group matches hand dominance with breast cancer group
- Control group within 15 years of age and ±3 kg/m² BMI of breast cancer group
You will not qualify if you...
- History of rehabilitation for upper extremity, thoracic, or cervical musculoskeletal disorders within 6 months before breast cancer diagnosis
- History of neuromuscular dysfunction
- Use of medications affecting neuromuscular performance
- Control group exclusion: history of neuromuscular dysfunction
- Control group exclusion: use of medications affecting neuromuscular performance
- Control group exclusion: history of rehabilitation due to upper extremity, thoracic, or cervical musculoskeletal disorders within last 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants complete assessments including body awareness, upper extremity function, and quality of life measures.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to study completion
Participants are observed to monitor body awareness and upper extremity function over time.
No scheduled visits; observation only
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Halic University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Yeditepe Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Seda Saka, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
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