Mind over shoulder: mental imagery may ease Post-Mastectomy pain
NCT ID NCT07240129
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a technique called graded motor imagery to help women with chronic shoulder pain after mastectomy. The approach uses left/right judgment tasks, imagined movements, and mirror therapy to retrain the brain's perception of the shoulder. Fifty-four women participated, and the researchers measured pain and range of motion before and after six weeks of treatment.
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Active substance
graded motor imagery (a sequence of mental and mirror exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce chronic shoulder pain and improve arm movement after mastectomy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require active participation and may not help all types of shoulder problems.
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt