axillary web syndrome, AWS
Conditions
Interventions
The traditional physical therapy group (TPT group, treatment group):Intermittent pneumatic compression therapy
The group that received pressure therapy combined with traditional physical therapy (PT + TPT group):Pressure therapy combined with intermittent pneumatic compression
Sponsors
Huai'an First People's Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Pathologically confirmed breast cancer (Stage I-III); 2.Patients aged between 20 and 75 years; 3.Female; 4.Presence of symptoms consistent with axillary web syndrome, such as soreness or tightness in the upper limb, and cord-like structures in the axilla or inner upper arm; 5.No prior treatment for axillary web syndrome before enrollment; 6.Patient has provided informed consent;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.With impaired cardiac, pulmonary, or renal function; 2.With concurrent autoimmune diseases; 3.History of recent use of anxiolytics or antidepressants; 4.Severe condition of the affected limb requiring medication or even surgical treatment; 5.Unable to complete regular follow-up within the specified time; 6.Patients with cognitive impairment or reading difficulties;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The length and number of cords were measured; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Affected limb arm circumference;Length and number of cord-like structures in the affected limb under ultrasound;Visual Analogue Scale, VAS; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYuan Jin
Huai'an First People's Hospital
Outcome results
None listed