Simple nerve stretches may ease arm pain after breast cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT03250351

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding nerve mobilization (gentle stretching exercises for nerves) to early physical therapy can reduce long-term shoulder disability in women after breast cancer surgery. 140 women who had surgery for breast cancer took part. The results help understand if this simple addition to standard care can improve arm and shoulder function.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer female breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • María Torres-Lacomba

    Madrid, Madrid, 28024, Spain