Comparison Of VR & CPT, With And Without Lifestyle Modification, On ULD In Breast Cancer Survivors

Summary

The proposed study will compare the effect of an application of non-immersive virtual reality (VR) and conventional physical therapy (CPT) with and without lifestyle changes on upper limb dysfunction in breast cancer survivors, post-surgery. The purpose of this proposed RCT is to compare the effect of VR alone/in conjunction with lifestyle changes to that of CPT alone/in conjunction with lifestyle changes for the physical rehabilitation of female breast cancer survivors. Research will be conducted on 60 patients. This research employs parallel, randomized clinical trial design, which shall be conducted in NORI hospital, Shifa International Hospital and Kinifit physiotherapy in Islamabad/Rawalpindi over a period of 18 months. Thus, the type of sampling done in this study is purposive sampling.

Conditions

• Breast Cancer

Interventions

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

VR + lifestyle modification

VR + lifestyle modification (Warm up,In VR kinetic sports I Bowling, Darts,Golf,Boxing,Beach Volleyball ,Table Tennis,Fruit Ninja)Passive glenohumeral joint mobilization,Scar tissue massage.In lifestyle modification walking at home for 30 min in 3-5 days /week. Dietry habits will be given according to American Institute for cancer Research. In sleep habits Recommended Sleep Hours 7-9 hours per night,Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule,Create a Comfortable Sleep Environment,Limit Screen Time Before Bed,Engage in Relaxation Techniques,Limit Caffeine and Alcohol Intake,Manage Nighttime Discomfort,Maintain a Pre-Sleep Routine,Address Emotional Health,Avoid Daytime Naps.Deep breathing exercise for stress management

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

VR only

VR only (Warm up,In VR kinetic sports I Bowling, Darts,Golf,Boxing,Beach Volleyball ,Table Tennis,Fruit Ninja)Passive glenohumeral joint mobilization,Scar tissue massage.

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Conventional physical therapy + lifestyle modification

Conventional physical therapy + lifestyle modification In Conventional physical therapy(Pumping exercise for upper limb,Pendulum exercises ,Shrugs for shoulder and rotations,In sitting position arms up with clasped hands ,Shoulder rotation (arms on sides-arms in abduction),Arms up with hands clasped again but in lying position ,Wand exercises ,M. pectoralis major-M. Pectoralis Minor stretches in supine and standing positions,Snow angels,Front and lateral climbing on wall ,Trunk rotation in standing position (in sitting position, if not tolerated)

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Conventional physical therapy only

Conventional physical therapy only((Pumping exercise for upper limb,Pendulum exercises ,Shrugs for shoulder and rotations,In sitting position arms up with clasped hands ,Shoulder rotation (arms on sides-arms in abduction),Arms up with hands clasped again but in lying position ,Wand exercises ,M. pectoralis major-M. Pectoralis Minor stretches in supine and standing positions,Snow angels,Front and lateral climbing on wall ,Trunk rotation in standing position (in sitting position, if not tolerated) ,Trunk lateral flexion with arms in 90 degrees abduction in standing position,Theraband (flexion-extension-abduction, adduction and internal-external rotation),Muscles of upper limb strengthening ,Mobilization for passive glenohumeral joint ,Tissue massage for scars.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Superior University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

30 Years

Max Age

60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-04-17

Primary Completion

2025-12-01

Completion

2026-06-01

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations