Scar massage for pain after breast cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle scar massage technique called ScarWork can help reduce pain that continues after breast cancer surgery and radiation. If you are at least 6 months past radiation and still have pain, this study may be a good fit for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had surgery for early breast cancer with the goal of curing it.
- You finished radiation at least 6 months ago.
- Your cancer is in remission and has not come back in the breast area.
- You rate your pain or how much it bothers you as 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale.
- You speak English and can attend regular treatments at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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