Smartphone rehab after breast cancer surgery shows promise
NCT ID NCT06156397
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether technology-based rehabilitation (telerehabilitation or a mobile app) could improve arm and shoulder function after breast cancer surgery, compared to standard physiotherapy. 45 women who had surgery with lymph node removal participated. The goal was to see if remote or app-based exercise programs could help recovery just as well as in-person sessions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Technological based rehabilitation (telerehabilitation and mobile application supported exercise program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that remote or app-based rehab is as effective as in-person physiotherapy for recovery after breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are compared to standard care, not a placebo, and the primary outcome is range of motion, not long-term function.
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Locations
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The University of Health Sciences Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)