Study reveals hidden walking changes in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT07011277
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how breast cancer-related lymphedema (arm swelling) affects the way women walk. Researchers compared 40 women with lymphedema to healthy volunteers, measuring arm swelling, shoulder movement, grip strength, and walking patterns. The goal was to understand if lymphedema causes changes in gait, which could help improve rehabilitation strategies.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study was conducted at the Oncological Rehabilitation Unit in Gazi University. Women with breast cancer related lymphedema (study group) who were referred to receive physiotherapy recommendations were included in the study.
- Ages
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25 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having breast cancer related lymphedema * Being between the ages of 25-70 * Completing cancer treatments Exclusion Criteria: * Having orthopedic, neurological or vision problems that may affect walking * Being in the active treatment process (being in the acute phase after surgery, receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences
Ankara, Ankara, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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