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Mechanical Stimulation on Pain Level and Functional Discomfort After Breast Cancer Surgery

NCT04202640 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-03-18

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Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of mechanical stimulation technique compared to massages on pain level and functional discomfort (on the mobility of the shoulder) after 6 months, in breast cancer needing physiotherapy, following a total mastectomy and exploratory axillary surgery.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Mechanical Stimulation

The technique of mechanical stimulation alternates between compression and decompression of the treated area. It aims to reestablish a good blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.

PROCEDURE

Massages

Massages will be carried out according to a specific regime as specified in the study protocol. The massages will be done in 15 sessions of 30 minutes each, done twice a week and will consist of: * One part muscle exercise * One part skin work (drainage)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Centre Oscar Lambret

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Claudia REGIS, MD · Centre Oscar Lambret

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-05-27
Primary Completion
2023-12-07
Completion
2023-12-07

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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