Using shock wave therapy and exercise for axillary web syndrome
The Combined Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave and a Tailored Exercise Program on Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Cancer Surgery With Axillary Dissection: A Comparative, Controlled Clinical Trial.
This study is testing whether combining shock wave therapy with exercise can help women aged 40 to 65 with axillary web syndrome feel better and move their shoulders more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 93 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cairo and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05920369 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves 93 female patients aged 40 to 65 with axillary web syndrome, randomly assigned to three groups. Group A receives both low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy and a tailored exercise program, Group B receives only the shock wave therapy, and Group C receives only the exercise program. The effectiveness of these interventions will be assessed by measuring shoulder range of motion, pain intensity, and other relevant outcomes at baseline and four weeks post-intervention. The randomization and outcome assessments are conducted by trained professionals to ensure objectivity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are females aged 40 to 65 who have been diagnosed with axillary web syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with metastases, lymphedema, traumatic injuries, or other specified conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery and quality of life for patients suffering from axillary web syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of shock wave therapy and tailored exercise for axillary web syndrome is novel, similar approaches have shown promise in other rehabilitation contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * female * between the ages of 40 and 65 years Exclusion Criteria: * metastases of any kind * lymphedema, * a traumatic injury to the targeted upper extremity * a musculoskeletal disorder * taking any anticoagulants * had undergone bilateral breast cancer surgery * experienced locoregional recurrence * had vascular problems in the affected upper extremity
Where this trial is running
Cairo and 1 other locations
- Hany Mohamed Elgohary — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
- Mohamed — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hany M Elgohary, PHD
- 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.