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Effects of Muscle Energy Techniques With and Without Manual Axial Distraction in Post-Mastectomy Patients With Axillary Web Syndrome

58 participantsStarted 2025-12-13

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of muscle energy techniques with and without manual axial distraction among post-mastectomy patients with axillary web syndrome. Fifty-eight participants will be randomly allocated into two groups and will receive the interventions for six weeks. It is hypothesized that the group that will receive both the muscle energy technique and manual axial distraction will produce greater improvements compared to the other group that will receive only MET.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with AWS following breast cancer surgery * Females aged 30 to 60 years old * Participants must be within 1 month to 2 years post-surgery * Participants having limited shoulder ROM * Participants must have completed their post-surgery radiation therapy and chemotherapy minimum of 2-3 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Any previous history of shoulder pathology * Patients with a cervical problem that radiates pain down the shoulder * Pregnant females * Bilateral mastectomy * Ongoing cancer stage * Participants with ongoing chemotherapy * Frozen 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.

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

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

Pain Intensity

Timeframe: Baseline: Before intervention 6 weeks post-intervention

Shoulder Range of Motion

Timeframe: Baseline: Before intervention 6 weeks post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07266623

SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-25

Contact for this trial

Tayyba Majeed

+923019491681 tayybamajeed501@gmail.com

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