New study probes hidden muscle pain in breast cancer patients with arm swelling

NCT ID NCT06012786

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed observational study looked at 110 breast cancer patients to see if arm swelling (lymphedema) is linked to a specific type of muscle pain called myofascial pain syndrome. Researchers examined trigger points in key muscles and measured pain thresholds. The goal was to understand how these conditions affect arm function and quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm female breast carcinoma lymphedema myofascial pain syndrome Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sultan 2. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Kadıköy, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)