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Experimental Study About Physiotherapy Treatment vs Self-treatment In Axillary Web Syndrome After Axillary Dissection

NCT04990960 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 19

Last updated 2021-08-05

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Summary

BACKGROUND Dissection and removal of Lymph nodes in the Axilla (ALND) remains a method used in breast cancer management across the world. Post- surgical scar tissue that forms in this dissection is therefore beyond the linear scar, is characterized by less elasticity than healthy tissue and can over time, because of the anatomical location, cause significant limitations of the Active Range of Motion (AROM) of the scapulohumeral joint. After this procedure it's possible that Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) occurs. This study discusses the physiotherapy management of patients with AWS. The primary objective of the study was to verify direct and indirect changes to AWS cords with two treatment methods at a single breast cancer rehabilitation setting: Physiotherapist 's work Vs. Self-treatment.

Conditions

  • Breast Neoplasms

Interventions

OTHER

Physiotherapy

During each session (45 minutes)the patient was assessed and trained in self-treatment exercises assigned to treat their cords. This later method was chosen to ensure regular participation in their exercises and early correction of any inaccuracies in the implementation of the exercises regarding AWS treatment . Or the Physiotherapist worked actively on cords with soft or vigorous stretching.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ospedale "Carlo Poma" - Mantova

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Laura Mutti · Hospital "Carlo Poma" - Mantova - Italy

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-10-01
Primary Completion
2019-09-30
Completion
2019-10-30

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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