Improving shoulder movement in women after breast cancer surgery
The Combined Effect of Mulligan and Muscle Energy Techniques on Shoulder Kinematics and Postural Changes After Breast Cancer Surgery With Axillary Dissection: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
NA · Cairo University · NCT05911867
This study tests if combining two physical therapy techniques can help improve shoulder movement and posture in women who have had breast cancer surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 108 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cairo University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05911867 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of combining Mulligan's mobilization techniques with muscle energy techniques on shoulder mobility and posture in women who have undergone breast cancer surgery with axillary dissection. Ninety female participants are randomly assigned to three groups: one receiving both techniques, another receiving only Mulligan's technique, and the last receiving only muscle energy techniques. Measurements of shoulder kinematics and postural changes are taken at baseline, six weeks post-intervention, and eight weeks after the intervention to assess the effectiveness of the treatments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 50 to 65 who have limited shoulder range of motion following breast cancer surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with metastases, lymphedema, or other significant arm disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve shoulder mobility and quality of life for women recovering from breast cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar mobilization techniques in improving post-surgical recovery, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * female * between 50 and 65 years * limited shoulder range of motion Exclusion Criteria: * having metastases * lymphedema * traumatic or musculoskeletal disorders affecting the arm * not taking anticoagulants * not having undergone bilateral breast cancer surgery * not having a locoregional recurrence * not having vascular disorders in the affected arm
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Hany Mohamed Elgohary — Cairo, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hany M Elgohary — Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, Coastal Road
- Study coordinator: Hany M Elgohary, Ph.D
- Email: hmielgohary@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201093182291
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.
Conditions: Mobility Limitation, Muscle Relaxation, Kinematics, Postural, Defect, Breast Cancer