Ancient exercise may ease arm pain in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT07522593
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Baduanjin, a gentle exercise, can improve arm and shoulder function in breast cancer survivors. About 76 women who have finished surgery and other treatments will practice this exercise and report how they feel. The goal is to see if it reduces disability and is safe to do.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 76 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female, aged ≥ 18 years, diagnosed with non-metastatic unilateral Stage I-IIIa non-metastatic breast cancer, regardless of cancer type; 2. Surgeries completed at least two months before enrolment, and completion of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, with or without aromatase inhibitor therapy, upon enrolment; 3. Experiencing breast cancer treatment-related ULD, which is measured by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scale with a score of 20 or above; 4. Karnofsky Performance Status Scale (KPS), used to measure a patient's ability to perform daily activities and self-care independently, with a score of 90 or above; 5. Ability to read, write, and communicate in Chinese; 6. Have a personal cellphone; 7. Agree to participate in this study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any patient with a history of upper limb surgery, injury (fracture or shoulder dislocation), or other conditions not related to breast cancer treatments; 2. With other complications or adverse medical conditions that cannot perform BdjE, such as severe lymphedema, axillary web syndrome, or adhesive capsulitis; 3. Undergoing any physiotherapy for ULD or leading regular physical exercises in the previous three months; 4. Had skin grafting and autologous myocutaneous flap breast reconstruction; 5. Current clinical diagnosis of depression or anxiety, or receipt of active psychological treatment for significant mood or anxiety disorders; 6. Currently involved in other clinical studies.
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Locations
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Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University
Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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