Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity Of Breast Cancer (NCT06859593) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity Of Breast Cancer
Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2025-03-01
Plain-language summary
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, with an incidence rate of up to 16%. Although survival can be improved with early diagnosis and more effective therapies, physical complications such as lymphedema, upper extremity dysfunction and chronic pain are common during and/or after breast cancer treatments. In addition, lymphedema can cause symptoms such as decreased muscle strength and range of motion of the upper extremity, pain and fatigue, resulting in activity limitations and decreased functional level of the upper extremity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Being between 18-65 years of age,
. Volunteering to participate in the research,
. Stage I-III breast cancer,
. At least 15 months after breast cancer surgery,
. Six months after active breast cancer treatment (i.e. surgery/chemotherapy),
. No problems in reading and/or understanding the scales and being able to cooperate with the tests,
. Age between 18-65 years,
. Volunteering to participate in the research,
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.