Shoulder Exercise Training on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Limitations in Women Following Unilateral Mastectomy
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Conditions studied: Women Following Unilateral Mastectomy
In brief
Shoulder pain, reduced mobility, and functional limitations are common complications following unilateral mastectomy, often leading to long-term disability and an increased risk of secondary shoulder-hand syndrome
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07478718
- Run by
- South Valley University
- People needed
- 33
- Starts
- 2026-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-20
Who can join
Age: 30 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Participants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Female adults between 30 and 65 years old.
- History of unilateral breast cancer managed with either:
- Modified radical mastectomy, or
- Breast-conserving surgery with axillary clearance.
- Postoperative interval between 4 and 12 weeks before enrollment.
- Objective evidence of impaired shoulder mobility or function including:
- Reduction of ROM ≥ 15% compared to the contralateral side,
- VAS pain ≥ 3/10 during shoulder movement, or
- DASH functional score > 25.
- Ability to ambulate independently and follow therapist instructions.
- Willingness to commit to the full rehabilitation protocol for 8 weeks.
You may not qualify if…
- Participants will be excluded if they have:
- Previously diagnosed shoulder disorders (adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tear, fracture/dislocation).
- Active or untreated lymphedema Grade II-III.
- Ongoing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy causing shoulder dysfunction.
- History of neurological or rheumatological disorders affecting the upper limb.
- Metastatic disease or local recurrence.
- Recent infection, seroma, or unhealed surgical wounds.
- Participation in another physical therapy or exercise program in the past 4 weeks.
- Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions interfering with adherence.
Where it is running
- Hany elgohary — Jerash, Jordan
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