Simple shoulder moves may ease pain after breast reconstruction
NCT ID NCT07547982
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether gentle shoulder exercises and stretches can reduce pain and improve arm movement in women who had a specific type of breast reconstruction (latissimus dorsi flap). Thirty-six women aged 40 to 55 with shoulder problems after surgery will be assigned to receive either the exercise program or standard care. The goal is to see if these techniques help them use their arm more easily in daily life.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 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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Sep 2026
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Other sponsor
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40 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age ranged from 40 to 55 years. * All patients were female patients suffering from shoulder dysfunction after latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction. * All patients suffering from moderate or severe pain on shoulder joint and limited range of motion that may affect daily activities. * All patients begun the treatment program 3 to 4 weeks after LDF breast reconstruction. * Informed consent was obtained from every patient enrolled in the trial. Exclusion Criteria: * Current metastases. * Neurological deficit affecting the shoulder functioning during daily activities. * Pathology of the shoulder joint including rotator cuff tear adhesive capsulitis and tendinitis. * Pain or disorder of the cervical spine, elbow, wrist or hand. * Shoulder surgery, shoulder dislocation fracture acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis. * Diabetes. * Pregnancy. * Shoulder manipulation under anesthesia, local corticosteroid injection. * Psychological disorders.
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