CompletedNot Applicable

Assessing Efficacy of Axillary Web Syndrome Treatment

Italy60 participantsStarted 2013-07-16

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is verify the effectiveness of manual maneuver associated with stretching exercises in the treatment of Axillary Web Syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 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: * Female patients with age between 18 and 70 years old * Axillary dissection with or without plastic reconstruction with prothesis * Positive diagnose of axillary web syndrome. * Patients without mental or psychological problems which could affect the proposed treatment execution. * Signed informed consensus form. Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic or acute upper limb pathology which could affect the proposed treatment execution. * Patients with mental or psychological problems which could affect the proposed treatment execution. * Plastic reconstruction with abdominal (DIEP or TRAM) and dorsal grafts or with expander. * Previous head and neck, sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary dissection surgery. * Previous breast, axillary or head and neck radiotherapy. * Halsted mastectomy. * Previous lymphedema. * Bilateral axillary dissection surgery * Physiotherapy treatment execute outside hospital during the study.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Range of motion change overtime

Timeframe: Baseline, 7 days and 30 days after baseline measure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03284008

SponsorEuropean Institute of Oncology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-01-12

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