Simple stretches may ease Post-Mastectomy shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07266623

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a gentle shoulder pull (manual axial distraction) to muscle stretching exercises can better relieve pain and improve movement in women with axillary web syndrome after breast cancer surgery. Fifty-eight women aged 30 to 60 will be split into two groups: one doing only muscle energy techniques, the other adding manual distraction. Both groups will receive treatment for six weeks, and researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and daily function.

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Active substance: muscle energy technique and manual axial distraction
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve shoulder function after breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are manual and depend on therapist skill, which could vary.

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AXILLARY WEB SYNDROME POST-MASTECTOMY

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