Identifying factors affecting upper limb function after breast cancer treatment

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to identify prognostic variables that contribute to persistent upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors following treatment. It focuses on assessing upper limb function in patients who have undergone surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer. By understanding these factors, the study seeks to improve the quality of life for breast cancer survivors by addressing barriers to physical activity caused by upper limb dysfunction. The methodology includes assessments and retests to evaluate upper limb function over time.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria for breast cancer patients

* Patients scheduled for surgery (mastectomy or breast conserving surgery; in combination with axillary lymph node dissection or sentinel node biopsy) for unilateral primary breast cancer or patients with oligometastatic breast cancer.
* Patients who receive adjuvant radiotherapy .
* Patients with a cognitive and language functioning enabling coherent Dutch communication between the examiner and the participant
* Patients who can comply with the protocol at baseline assessment and willing to provide written informed consent

Inclusion criteria healthy volunteers

* Healthy women and men(quickDASH\<15) age- and gender-matched with a breast cancer patient from the main study
* Volunteers who can comply with the protocol at baseline assessment and willing to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria breast cancer patients

* BCS with widespread distance metastases, previous breast surgery, or planned bilateral surgery
* And/or with a diagnosis of a neurological or rheumatological condition, diabetes,
* And/or BCS who are not available the entire duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria healthy volunteers

* History of breast cancer
* Patients with a diagnosis of neurological or rheumatological condition, diabetes

Where it's running

• Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven
  Leuven, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: An De Groef, Prof. Dr. — KU Leuven
• Study coordinator: An De Groef, Prof. Dr.
• Email: an.degroef@kuleuven.be
• Phone: 003216376668

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.