Conventional Therapy vs. Telerehabilitation With TRAK in Patients Undergoing Axillary Lymph Node … (NCT06699875) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Conventional Therapy vs. Telerehabilitation With TRAK in Patients Undergoing Axillary Lymph Node Removal
Spain40 participantsStarted 2023-05-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of digital physiotherapy via Trak telerehabilitation with conventional home-based exercises in women who have undergone axillary lymph node removal (axillary lymphadenectomy) as part of breast cancer treatment.
Researchers will compare the Trak telerehabilitation platform to a standard home exercise protocol to assess the impact on shoulder mobility, treatment adherence, and overall patient satisfaction.
Participants will undergo a 4-week home-based rehabilitation using Trak (treatment group) or follow a paper-based exercise protocol (control group) and attend follow-up visits to measure shoulder mobility and any necessary adjustments in treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients equal to or older than 18 years old.
* Patient undergoing axillary lymph node removal (axillary lymphadenectomy) as part of breast cancer therapy.
* Patients with a tablet, smartphone, or laptop who can use electronic devices (or with family support).
* Patient with an e-mail account (or willing to generate a new one).
* Signed the informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient with cognitive restriction
* Patient receiving adjuvant chemotherapy (after lymphadenectomy)
* Patient with previous shoulder-limiting pathology (cuff tear, chronic pain, shoulder fracture with sequelae of limited mobility)
* Patient who has undergone previous surgery on the same shoulder.
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.
1This trial compared in-person physical therapy to a telerehabilitation program called TRAK for shoulder recovery after axillary lymph node removal — given my specific surgery and situation, which approach does my doctor think would be more realistic for my recovery?
2Since the trial focused on measuring shoulder abduction mobility as its main outcome, how much loss of shoulder movement is typical after axillary lymph node removal, and how would my doctor track whether I'm recovering well regardless of which rehab path I take?
3This study has already completed, so are there published results my doctor has seen that might give us a sense of whether the TRAK telerehabilitation program showed meaningful improvement compared to conventional in-person therapy?
4Telerehabilitation would mean doing my shoulder exercises remotely rather than in a clinic — given my home setup, comfort with technology, and how closely I'd need to be monitored after my surgery, would my doctor think that approach is a safe and practical fit for me?
5Are there standard physical therapy programs already available to me after my axillary lymph node removal that I should consider first, before looking at whether a telerehabilitation approach like the one studied here would be appropriate?
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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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Shoulder abduction mobility
Timeframe: 2-3 days; 15 days; 4-5 and 14 weeks after the surgery