Sugar water injection for post-breast cancer tightness
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple injection of sugar water (dextrose) around tight chest wall and armpit tissues can relieve pain and improve movement in people who have had breast cancer surgery. It is for people whose symptoms did not get better with standard physical therapy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had breast cancer surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy) on the side that bothers you.
- You have had pain, tightness, or trouble moving your chest or armpit for at least 3 months after surgery.
- Your symptoms are moderate to severe (for example, pain rated 5 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
- You have tried 12 weeks of physical therapy, but it did not help enough.
- You are 18 or older and willing to give informed consent.
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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