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Extracorporeal Shock Wave and a Tailored Exercise Program on Axillary Web Syndrome

Egypt93 participantsStarted 2023-04-15

Plain-language summary

A total of 93 suitable patients will be randomly allocated into three groups: Group A will receive both low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy and a tailored exercise program, Group B will receive only low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and Group C will receive only the tailored exercise program.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 65 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * female * between the ages of 40 and 65 years Exclusion Criteria: * metastases of any kind * lymphedema, * a traumatic injury to the targeted upper extremity * a musculoskeletal disorder * taking any anticoagulants * had undergone bilateral breast cancer surgery * experienced locoregional recurrence * had vascular problems in the affected upper extremity

What they're measuring

digital inclinometer

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05920369

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-01

Contact for this trial

Hany M Elgohary, PHD

00201093182291 hmielgohary@gmail.com

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