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Determining the effect of massage and bandage on pain, edema and arm function after mastectomy surgery

Determining the effect of massage and bandage on pain, edema and shoulder function after radical mastectomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT138810142983N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2011-05-14
Start date
2009-09-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Radical Mastectomy. Acquired absence of breast(s)

Interventions

Intervention 1: Daily Specialized massage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes. Intervention 2: Daily Specialized massage and low pressure bandage on arm at operated s
Rehabilitation
Daily Specialized massage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes
Daily Specialized massage and low pressure bandage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes, bandage was kept at least 6 hours by the patient
No intervention

Sponsors

Shahed University, Research Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: breast cancer diagnosis, candidate for mastectomy with axillary lymphatic dissection, presence of an assistant for massage and bandage procedure Exclusion criteria: Underlying disorders affecting limb (arm) or lymphatic system

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Lymphedema. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index.;Pain severity. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index.;Shoulder function. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Askari

Shahed University Research Center

maya10sa@yahoo.com+98 21 6641 9772

Outcome results

None listed

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