Shock waves may ease arm pain after breast cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT05082597
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether low-energy shock wave therapy can help people with axillary web syndrome, a common complication after breast cancer surgery that causes painful, tight cords under the arm. Twenty patients received four weekly sessions of shock waves to the affected area. Researchers measured changes in shoulder movement, pain, muscle strength, and arm function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease pain and improve arm movement after breast cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people and no comparison group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, Taichung City, 407219, Taiwan
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