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The Effect of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques on Shoulder Joint Range of Motion in Breast Cancer Survivors
Led by Istanbul Medeniyet University · Updated on 2024-07-15
48
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
152 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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 surgery contributes to the development of the limitation. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of release techniques applied to the fascia on the pectoralis major muscle and the fascial chain on the incerasing of shoulder joint range of motion.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques on Shoulder Joint Range of Motion in Breast Cancer Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women between the ages of 30-60
- Breast surgery performed within the last 2 years
- No conservative treatment for shoulder rehabilitation received in the last 6 months
- Limitation of shoulder joint movement due to breast surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Not agreeing to participate in the study
- Undergoing radical mastectomy surgery
- Having connective tissue disease
- Presence of brachial plexus paresis or plegia
- Presence of radiogenic fibrosis
- Having additional orthopedic, neurological, or rheumatological diseases affecting upper extremity functions
- Presence of active metastases
- Having undergone reconstruction surgery
- Continuing radiotherapy or chemotherapy (radiotherapy must have ended at least 3 months ago)
- Having had bilateral mastectomy
- Developing lymphedema in the arm or trunk
- Use of muscle relaxants
- Experiencing severe chemotherapy side effects such as hyperesthesia, nausea, skin changes, or weakness
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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İstanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
N
Nilüfer Kablan, PhD
CONTACT
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Gülser Cinbaz, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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