Baduanjin exercises for shoulder issues after thyroid surgery
Baduanjin Exercises on Shoulder Dysfunction Post Thyroidectomy
This study tests if Baduanjin exercises can help improve shoulder movement and reduce pain in people who have had thyroid surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MTI University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06954220 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of Baduanjin exercises on shoulder dysfunction in patients who have undergone thyroidectomy. Participants will be randomly assigned to treatment groups and will perform these exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist at the outpatient clinic of Cairo University and El Galaa General Hospital. The study aims to assess improvements in shoulder range of motion and pain levels post-surgery. All participants will provide informed consent before joining the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 30-50 who have developed shoulder dysfunction after thyroidectomy and are 6 months to 1 year post-surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiac disease, neurological issues, or those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve shoulder function and reduce pain for patients recovering from thyroid surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific use of Baduanjin exercises for this condition, similar rehabilitation approaches have shown promise in improving post-surgical recovery.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * They have the development of the shoulder dysfunction (Range of motion limitation and shoulder pain) (limitation of 20 ≥ ROM in shoulder flexion, abduction, external or internal rotation) after thyroidectomy. * Patients who were 6 months to 1 year post unilateral neck dissection * Aged 30- 50 years (at the time of surgery) Exclusion Criteria: * they had severe cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension and upper extremity problems started Before treatment of thyroid cancer surgery. * Patients with neurological disease, rheumatologically disease, communication problems, recurrent infections, and history of head or neck malignancy, history of \> 1 neck dissection, history of bilateral neck dissection, * open wounds or incision presence in the region and patients proceeding with chemotherapy (CT) or radiotherapy (RT) were barred
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.