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 range

21 Years – 79 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

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