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Impact of Physical Exercise on Lymphedema Related to Breast Cancer: Assessment Using Thermography

NCT06905639 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 9

Last updated 2025-04-01

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Summary

Study Type: Clinical Trial

Primary Purpose: To determine whether physical exercise improves or prevents lymphedema in breast cancer patients.

Description of the Participant Population/Main Condition: The study is aimed at women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have experienced post-treatment lymphedema or are at risk of developing it. The target population includes adults aged 18 to 70 who have been diagnosed with this condition following their breast cancer treatment.

Main Research Questions:

Does physical exercise improve or prevent lymphedema in women with breast cancer? What are the effects of physical exercise on the reduction of arm volume affected by lymphedema? What are the effects of physical exercise on the reduction of perceived disability in the arm affected by lymphedema?

Hypothesis:

Physical exercise intervention significantly reduces lymphedema symptoms, such as arm volume. Physical exercise prevents the progression of lymphedema in women with breast cancer.

Comparison Group: Researchers will compare results between the experimental group (which will undergo physical exercise) and the control group (which will receive no intervention) to determine if physical exercise has a significant impact on the improvement or prevention of lymphedema.

Participant Tasks:

The experimental group will follow a supervised physical exercise program for a specific period. The control group will receive no intervention and will be monitored with standard follow-up care without exercise. Participants will be evaluated before and after the study period to measure the progression of lymphedema, including arm volume measurement and surface skin temperature using thermography.

Conditions

  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Lymphedema
  • Thermography
  • Exercise

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Aerobic and Strength Exercise

A supervised physical exercise intervention was carried out, specifically designed to improve post-breast cancer lymphedema. The program will include a combination of strength exercises and aerobic exercises, with the aim of improving mobility, reducing inflammation, and increasing muscle strength in the arm affected by lymphedema

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Leon

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Marta Arias Crespo

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-04
Primary Completion
2024-12-13
Completion
2025-01-13

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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