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Short-term effects of early initiation of affected upper limb exercise training on upper limb function and quality of life in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer

Short-term effects of early initiation of affected upper limb exercise training on upper limb function and quality of life in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120170
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-10
Start date
2026-03-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-16

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

Conditions

Breast cancer

Interventions

Experimental group:Progressive upper limb functional rehabilitation training
Control group:Routine care

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Female patients aged 18–70 years with a first diagnosis of primary breast cancer (stages I–III) ; 2. Patients scheduled for modified radical mastectomy ; 3. Normal preoperative shoulder joint range of motion in the affected upper limb (forward flexion >=150°, abduction >=150°) ; 4. Conscious, able to comprehend and cooperate with rehabilitation exercises.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Distant metastasis (Stage IV) or bilateral breast cancer ; 2. History of shoulder joint disease in the affected side (frozen shoulder, severe arthritis, etc.) ; 3. Severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, hepatic or renal insufficiency (e.g., cardiac disease: New York Heart Association functional class >= III; cerebrovascular accident within the past six months; severe hepatic impairment: serum albumin =90mL/min/1.73m^2) ; 4. Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions affecting exercise compliance; 5. Preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy causing upper limb movement restrictions (forward flexion =30 kg/m^2.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score;Active range of motion of shoulder joint;Quality of Life Assessment;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain index;Arm circumference;Adherence to rehabilitation;Use of analgesic drugs;Postoperative complication rate;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactQingping Wen

The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University

18098877988@163.com+86 180 9887 7988

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026