Telerehabilitation for managing complications after breast cancer surgery
Official title: Effects of a Telerehabilitation Intervention in the Management of Complications After Breast Cancer Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico · NCT06608446 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if telerehabilitation can help women who have had breast cancer surgery avoid complications like pain and movement issues better than regular care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 155 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Roma, Roma) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 15, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06608446 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include women over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have undergone quadrantectomy or mastectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with neurological deficits affecting the upper limb or cognitive impairments that hinder questionnaire completion may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation intervention aimed at preventing complications following breast cancer surgery, specifically focusing on postoperative pain, musculoskeletal issues, and functional limitations. Patients who have undergone mastectomy or quadrantectomy will be divided into two groups: one receiving telerehabilitation and the other receiving standard care. The primary objective is to assess whether telerehabilitation reduces the onset of complications compared to standard procedures, while secondary objectives include evaluating prognostic factors and improvements in pain, range of motion, muscle strength, and quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce postoperative complications and improve recovery outcomes for breast cancer surgery patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that early postoperative exercise can improve shoulder function, suggesting potential success for this telerehabilitation approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of breast cancer * Having undergone quadrantectomy or mastectomy surgery * Age \> 18 years * Signature of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological deficits with sensorimotor impairment of the upper limb * Cognitive deficits that prevent the completion of questionnaires (MMSE\>24)
Where it's running
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico
Roma, Roma, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Silvia Sterzi, MD
- Email: s.sterzi@policlinicocampus.it
- Phone: +390622541624
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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.