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An investigation into the relationship between full range arm and shoulder mobilisation and the incidence of lymphoedema.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN61345521
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2004-09-30
Start date
2003-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Lymphoedema postmasectomy Circulatory System Postprocedural disorders of circulatory system, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Randomised controlled trial Random allocation to: 1. Graded post-operative arm exercise 2. Standard early full range shoulder exercise

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients admitted for unilateral mastectomy and axillary node clearance who have been treated by the Breast Surgeons at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Height 2. Weight 3. Limb volume 4. Truncal oedema 5. Range of movement at the gleno-humeral joint 6. Arm swelling 7. Truncal swelling 8. Measurement of shoulder mobility—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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