Therapies for shoulder pain and swelling after mastectomy
Part of Cancer, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests two therapies—visual feedback plus exercises and a special hands-on muscle release technique—to see if they help reduce shoulder pain, arm swelling, and improve daily function for women who have had a mastectomy. If you have ongoing shoulder pain and arm swelling after your surgery, this trial might offer new ways to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 40 and 65 years old.
- You had a mastectomy (breast removal surgery) on one side at least 2 months ago.
- You have moderate shoulder pain (rating 4 to 7 out of 10).
- Your shoulder movement is limited or it's hard to do daily activities because of shoulder problems.
- You have mild to moderate swelling in your arm on the same side as your mastectomy.
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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