Two drug-free therapies put to the test for post-mastectomy shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT07719725
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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44 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 65 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 40-65 years. * History of unilateral mastectomy performed at least 2 months prior. * Persistent shoulder pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale 4-7). * Reduced shoulder range of motion or functional limitation affecting daily activities. * Mild to moderate lymphedema of the affected upper limb . Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological disorders affecting motor function (e.g., stroke, MS). * Previous shoulder surgery unrelated to mastectomy. * Active infection or open wounds in the affected limb. * Already developed frozen shoulder in diabetic patient. * Severe lymphedema requires intensive medical management. * Cognitive impairment prevents participation in therapy.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of biological and applied sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 0000, Pakistan