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Upper Extremity Disability itâ??s association with Pectoralis Minor Tightness in Breast Cancer Surgery

A Study of Upper Extremity Disability itâ??s association with Pectoralis Minor Index in Patients with or without Lymphedema in post Breast Cancer Surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/11/016353
Enrollment
42
Registered
2018-11-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C50- Malignant neoplasm of breast

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dr Sachin Etam
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age group : 18 years and above Breast cancer stage: I, II, III A (TNM Classification)(21) Literate: Can read and write English/Hindi Willing to participate Pectoralis minor muscle must be preserved during surgery Duration post surgery: 1 month and above Undergoing Adjuvant chemotherapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Metastasis Any neurological condition Musculoskeletal conditions of hand eg: Rheumatoid arthritis,Osteoarthritis Previous deformity of hand and hand injuries Recent upper limb fracture Chest infection Contralateral beast cancer Adjuvant Radiotherapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire Pectoralis Minor IndexTimepoint: Dash score of last 7 days Pectoralis Minor Index 7.65 or lower after 1month and 6month after surgery—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Lymphedema by circumference measurement [(Total circumference of affected arm â?? total circumference of healthy arm) / total circumference of healthy arm] Ã?100Timepoint: Lymphedema after 1 month and 6 month of surgery—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBhagyashree Hajare

Lokmanya Tilak Muncipal Medical College

bhagyashreehajare12@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026