Physical therapy eases arm pain after breast cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT04225572

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at whether physical therapy can improve arm, shoulder, and hand problems that some people develop after breast cancer surgery. It involved 135 women and men who had surgery to remove breast cancer and at least one lymph node. The goal was to see if therapy helps with pain, swelling, and movement.

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Locations

  • University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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