CompletedNot Applicable

Massage for Post Breast Surgery

United States21 participantsStarted 2014-09

Plain-language summary

The aims of this study are to determine the effectiveness of myofascial massage specific to the breast/chest/shoulder area in reducing self-reported pain and increasing mobility among patients who have undergone a mastectomy or other breast surgery compared to a control group receiving global relaxation massages.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years – 79 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age range 21-79 years of age * Female * Breast and/or axillary surgery * 2-18 months post-operative * Meets minimum pain and/or lack of mobility threshold as determined by survey * Ability to give informed consent * Ability to complete adherence task * Benign or malignant forms of disease Exclusion Criteria: * History of blood clots * Mentally incompetent * Non-English speaking * Infected sites or open wounds * Currently lactating * Currently receiving massage therapy for breast surgery * Currently taking anticoagulants including: Cilostazol Clopidogrel Ticlopidine Prasugrel Ticagrelor Dipyridamole Warfarin Dabigatran Rivaroxaban Apixaban Abciximab Eptifibatide Tirofiban Dalteparin Enoxaparin Fondaparinux Heparin Tinzaparin Argatroban Bivalirudin Lepirudin

What they're measuring

Change in self reported pain pre and post study

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02250898

SponsorMetroHealth Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-06

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome trials