CompletedNot Applicable

Scapular PNF and Activity Oriented Antiedema Proprioceptive Therapy on Shoulder Dysfunction Post Matectomy Lymphedema

Egypt93 participantsStarted 2024-09-20

Plain-language summary

Ninety -three female patients suffering from shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer-related arm lymphedema, will National Cancer Institute (Cairo university) be randomly distributed into three groups equal in number.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: The subject selection will be according to the following criteria: * Age range between 40-60 years. * Only female patients will participate in the study. * All female patients diagnosed as unilateral breast cancer. * All Female patients operated on for BC with BCRL in stages I and II. * All female patients suffering from shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer-related arm lymphedema. * All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: The potential participants will be excluded if they meet one of the following criteria: * Patients with health problems, diseases or dysfunctions that prevented them from participating in the intervention. * Patients with bilateral lymphedema. * Patients with previous primary lymphedema. * Patients with metastasis. * Patients whom staging was not possible due to atypical findings or poor image. * Patients with active arm infection.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Cone formula for lymphedema assessment

Timeframe: three months

Digital inclinometer for scapular range and shoulder range assessment

Timeframe: three months

Upper limb function/activity performance: Measured with e Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick-DASH):

Timeframe: three months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06602180

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.