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Can video games help breast cancer survivors recover arm function?

NCT ID NCT07068347

Symptom relief Sponsor: Superior University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) games, combined with lifestyle changes like walking and better sleep, can improve arm function in women who had breast cancer surgery. Sixty female survivors aged 30-60 will be randomly assigned to VR therapy or conventional physical therapy, with or without lifestyle advice. The goal is to see which approach reduces pain, improves movement, and boosts quality of life.

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Active substance
Virtual reality (VR) therapy and lifestyle modification (walking, diet, sleep habits)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve arm function and quality of life for breast cancer survivors after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR approach is still experimental and may not prove better than standard physical therapy.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female breast cancer survivors aged 30-60 years. * Women with breast cancer who have undergone any type of breast cancer surgery (e.g., mastectomy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction), regardless of the specific surgical procedure will be included. * Participants able to carry on upper limb and whole-body physical activity will be included. * Participants able to use smart devices such as mobile phones and computers will be included. * Patients obtaining a physician's clearance for fitness testing and exercise will be included. * Patients having no physical limitations prohibiting exercise will be included. * Patients diagnosed with grade 0-3 of breast cancer who had undergone surgery will be included. * who were currently in the 2nd \~ 4th months after cancer surgery. * Presence of upper limb dysfunction (e.g., pain, reduced range of motion and weakness). Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects suffering from active malignant tumors or bilateral breast cancer. * Participants disabling physical or psychological ailments not allowing them to participate in the intervention . * Patients who had lymphedema will be excluded. * Participants with visual disorders that interfered with a video game- based exercise. * Subjects with cognitive disorders, mental disorders, or cooperation issues will be excluded.Subjects with vascular or cardiopulmonary disorders. * Subjects with previous breast cancer surgery on the present or contralateral side. * Participants having upper extremity ROM limitation before the surgery will be excluded. * Participants with presence of pace-maker, infection, open wounds, or wound drains will be excluded.

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast neoplasm

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • District Head Quarters Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

  • Holy Family Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

  • Kinifit Physiotherapy Center

    Islamabad, Pakistan

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