Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Deep learning to detect musculoskeletal problems after breast cancer surgery

Official title: AI-Powered Deep Learning Models for Prospective Prediction of Musculoskeletal Complications After Breast Cancer Surgery: Focus on Lymphedema, Axillary Web Syndrome, Neuropathy, and Pain

Run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · NCT07236658 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test a deep-learning tool to detect and track shoulder, lymphatic, and bone problems in adult women having unilateral breast cancer surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment133 (estimated)
SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital
Government
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Ankara)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2025
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2026
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 31, 2026
Trial IDNCT07236658 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adult women (age ≥18) scheduled for unilateral breast cancer surgery who can attend follow-up visits at the study site and can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Men, patients with bilateral breast cancer, pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women, minors, those unable to attend follow-up visits, and legally incapacitated individuals are excluded and would not benefit from participation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational project will collect standardized physical-exam and clinical follow-up data from adult women scheduled for unilateral breast cancer surgery at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. Researchers will apply deep learning methods to the collected clinical and examination findings to identify patterns associated with postmastectomy lymphedema, axillary web syndrome, shoulder adhesive capsulitis, surgery-related pain, and secondary osteoporosis. Participants will be followed through postoperative visits to capture onset and progression of musculoskeletal complications. The goal is to create models that help clinicians recognize problems earlier and guide rehabilitation planning.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the tool could enable earlier detection and more targeted rehabilitation, reducing disability and improving daily function for survivors.

How similar studies have gone: Machine-learning approaches have shown promise in related imaging and outcome-prediction tasks, but applying deep learning to routine physical-exam data for these specific post-breast-cancer musculoskeletal complications is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Female sex Age ≥18 years Scheduled for surgery due to unilateral breast cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

Inability to comply with follow-up visits Bilateral breast cancer Male breast cancer Children (\<18 years) Pregnant women Postpartum women Breastfeeding women Individuals in intensive care Impaired consciousness Legally incapacitated individuals

Where it's running

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital
    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.