Scapulothoracic Stabilization and Postural Training Added to Lymphedema Care for Upper Arm Lymphedema After Breast Cancer

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 single-center randomized trial compares standard lymphedema care alone to standard care plus scapulothoracic stabilization and postural training in women with secondary upper-extremity lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. Outcomes measured include scapular muscle strength, posture, upper-extremity function, limb volume, and neck awareness at baseline, after treatment, and at 2-month follow-up. The goal is to see if the added stabilization and posture training improve functional recovery beyond conventional therapy. The study addresses a common complication after breast cancer treatment and explores neuromuscular approaches to improve outcomes. Results may inform whether incorporating targeted stabilization and postural exercises enhances standard lymphedema rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Female patients aged 18 to 65 years.
* Diagnosed with secondary upper extremity lymphedema following breast cancer surgery (mastectomy).
* Willing to participate in the study.
* Able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active infection (e.g., cellulitis or lymphangitis).
* Advanced shoulder or cervical pathology.
* Neurological disorders affecting upper extremity function.
* Metastatic disease.
* Receiving active chemotherapy.
* Participation in another intensive lymphedema rehabilitation program within the previous 3 months.

Where it's running

• Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
  Adana, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: İdil Esin Ünlü, Assist. Prof. Dr.
• Email: idil.unlu@toros.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 506 515 66 22

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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.