Pre-surgery therapy to improve shoulder function after breast reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing physiotherapy and using a device that gently vibrates the shoulder before surgery can reduce pain and improve shoulder movement after breast reconstruction using a latissimus dorsi flap. It might help you recover faster and have less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You are scheduled for a breast reconstruction using a muscle from your back (latissimus dorsi flap) after breast cancer treatment.
- You do not currently have significant shoulder problems (like arthritis or previous serious injuries).
- You agree to follow the study plan and sign a consent form.
- You are covered by a social security system (like health insurance).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have severe uncontrolled mental health conditions.
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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