Effects of Rehabilitation and Kinesio Taping to Prevent Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Cancer… (NCT06269523) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Rehabilitation and Kinesio Taping to Prevent Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Cancer Surgery
Italy18 participantsStarted 2021-07-21
Plain-language summary
Axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a complication associated with breast cancer surgery, characterized by pain, functional limitation of the shoulder and decreased quality of life. There are several physical treatment options to reduce pain and improve the functionality of the upper limb in women with AWS. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an early rehabilitation approach to prevent axillary web syndrome consisting in functional and proprioceptive re-education, manual lymphatic drainage and kinesio taping after breast cancer surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* women between the ages of 45 and 65 years with diagnosis of breast cancer underwent to quadrantectomy and axillary lymphadenectomy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* metastatic disease, infections, past TVP, embolia.
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
1
NRS Scale
Timeframe: one week after surgery(T0)- 5 weeks after surgery(T1)-12 weeks after surgery (t2)
2
Joint excursion shoulder
Timeframe: one week after surgery(T0)-5 weeks after surgery(T1)- 12 weeks after surgery (t2)
3
Muscular strength of the upper limbs
Timeframe: one week after surgery(T0)- 5 weeks after surgery(T1) -12 weeks after surgery (t2)