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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 133 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara Etlik City Hospital Government |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 31, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07236658 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
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Başak Mansız Kaplan
- Email: basakmansiz@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905358582176
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.