Effects of Visual-Feedback Induced Therapy and Active Release Technique on Shoulder Pain, Lymphedema, and Functional Disability in Post-Mastectomy Patients.

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Conditions studied: Ost-Mastectomy Shoulder Dysfunction

In brief

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of visual-feedback induced therapy and Active Release Technique on shoulder pain, lymphedema, and functional disability in post-mastectomy patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional physiotherapy combined with Active Release Technique or conventional physiotherapy combined with visual-feedback therapy. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07719725
Run by: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
People needed: 44
Starts: 2026-07-16
Expected to finish: 2026-09-15
Last updated by the study team: 2026-07-22

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 65. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

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 .

You may not qualify if…

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.

Where it is running

University of biological and applied sciences — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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