Status:

RECRUITING

Timing of Specific Exercise Therapy After Breast Cancer Surgery: Early Versus Delayed Initiation

Lead Sponsor:

Al Hayah University In Cairo

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This single-center, parallel-group randomized controlled trial (RCT) will compare two timings for initiating specific exercise therapy after breast cancer surgery. The study tests whether early initia...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women aged 18-65 years.
  • Scheduled to undergo breast cancer surgery with axillary node dissection.
  • At risk for upper limb morbidity based on preoperative assessment.
  • Able to provide informed consent and complete study questionnaires.
  • Willing and able to attend scheduled physiotherapy sessions and follow-up evaluations.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis of recurrent or metastatic breast cancer.
  • Concurrent participation in another rehabilitation intervention or clinical trial.
  • Severe comorbidities (e.g., uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, severe orthopedic conditions) that preclude safe participation.
  • History of previous shoulder surgery or chronic upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders unrelated to breast cancer treatment.
  • Inability to understand or complete study materials in English.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 15 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

140 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06918184

Start Date

April 15 2025

End Date

November 15 2026

Last Update

April 9 2025

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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University

Cairo, Egypt, 12311