Two drug-free therapies put to the test for post-mastectomy shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT07719725
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether visual-feedback therapy or active release technique, each added to standard physiotherapy, can reduce shoulder pain, swelling, and disability in women who have had a mastectomy. Forty-four women aged 40 to 65 with persistent shoulder pain and mild to moderate lymphedema will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. Outcomes are measured after six weeks of treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- active release technique and visual-feedback induced therapy, each combined with conventional physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these therapies could offer drug-free options to reduce shoulder pain and swelling after mastectomy, improving daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The therapies require multiple sessions and may not work for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of biological and applied sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 0000, Pakistan