Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Blood Circulation and Sensibility Tactil in Lymphadenectomy
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
40-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of electrical stimulation at the speed of blood circulation and tactile sensitivity of the arms of women who underwent axillary dissection for bre...
Detailed Description
Introduction: the surgical treatment of breast cancer, especially axillary lymphadenectomy (AL), can cause blood circulatory changes, also partial or total lesion of the sensory nerve intercostobrachi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- women, 40 to 60 years old, with abnormal sensitivity of the ipsilateral upper limb due to Type Madden Modified Radical Mastectomy for breast cancer with axillary lymphadenectomy
Exclusion
- patients undergoing other types of surgery that is not considered in the inclusion criteria, bilateral mastectomy, has a diagnosis of metastases, and skin disorders such as ulcers or erysipelas in the region (or nearby) the intercostal nerve pathway. We also excluded volunteers with some sort of cognitive impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01893957
Start Date
August 1 2012
End Date
September 1 2013
Last Update
July 16 2013
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Medical School of Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14049-900