Prevention of Sequelae Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery by Self-massages and Self Stretching. Imp… (NCT03651973) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prevention of Sequelae Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery by Self-massages and Self Stretching. Impact of Learning Workshops.
France143 participantsStarted 2020-01-13
Plain-language summary
Myofascial pain syndrome is a common cause of chronic pain characterized by myofascial pain and trigger points. Recommendations regarding management of pain after breast cancer don't mention myofascial syndrome despite a study suggests possible myofascial syndrome with roughly 75% of patients in pain.
144 patients having a local breast cancer requiring surgery will be randomized in this study, ratio 1:1 standard and experimental groups.
Every patients (standard and experimental groups) will attend 4 specific consultations during which standard recommendations will be given, pain, quality of life, shoulder range of motion, global upper limbs force will be assessed.
In addition, patient randomized in experimental group will attend self massages and self stretching workshops, one before surgery and one after surgery. Patients will be encouraged to performed daily self massages and self stretching.
The aim of the study is to assess impact of self massages and self stretching workshops on sequelae pain further surgery for breast cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Woman
* Local development of breast cancer, every stages except stage IV
* Indication of surgery whatever surgery type except breast reconstruction
* More than18 years
* Life expectancy \> 12 months assessed by surgeon or pain specialist
* Informed and written consent
* Affiliated to a social security system
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of chronic pain
* History of shoulder pain
* Any illness or severe disease, medical or psychiatric, that could prevent the patient to follow study procedures or to give her informed consent, according investigators,
* History of breast surgery
* Pregnant or lactating woman
* Protected adult or deprived of her liberty
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
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Impact of Learning workshops (self massages and self stretching) on sequelae pain after breast cancer surgery