Axillary Web Syndrome in Patients After Breast Cancer Surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental Group:Comprehensive Fire-dragon Cupping Moxibustion was administered to the experimental group on the basis of routine nursing care.
Sponsors
Guangdong Women and Children Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients who have previously undergone breast cancer surgery and have been clinically diagnosed with axillary web syndrome by a specialist. (2) Patients who have experienced their first occurrence of axillary nerve syndrome and have not undergone any intervention. (3) Patients who are able to cooperate in completing the relevant scales and examinations. (4) There are no other lesions or surgical interventions in the axilla, shoulder, or hand areas. (5) Patients voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form. (6) Age = 18 years and = 65 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1)Advanced Breast Cancer (2) Presence of distant metastasis (3) In cases involving major diseases affecting other organs, abnormal cognitive or behavioral conditions, or other limitations on activities. (4) Patients with heat syndrome: Those diagnosed with genuine heat syndrome or yin deficiency with excessive fire syndrome according to traditional Chinese medicine. (5) Patients allergic to mugwort, wool, or massage oil (6) Patients participating simultaneously in other studies due to axillary nerve syndrome. (7) Skin damage, ulcers, infections, or active dermatitis on the affected side of the upper limb. (8) History of radiation exposure to the affected axillary fossa and upper limb area. (9) Patients diagnosed with moderate lymphedema in the affected upper limb.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles Shoulder Rating Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain;Shoulder range of motion includes forward flexion, extension, abduction, and horizontal abduction.;European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHuang Tang
Guangdong Women and Children Hospital
Outcome results
None listed