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NCT Number: NCT02749539

Post Mastectomy Shoulder Problems and Kinesio Taping

Applications of new treatment modality which is Kinesio tape in post mastectomy shoulder problems.

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Key information

Conditions

Post Mastectomy Complications Arthralgia Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Shoulder Pain Signs and Symptoms

Age range

35 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Post-mastectomy complications are often noted and complaints by breast cancer survivors. It often involves the development of chronic arm pain with accompanying limitation of shoulder motion. Aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the kinesio tape (KT) on the shoulder pain and range of motion (ROM).

Method: 74 female patients underwent modified radical mastectomy were involved in this study. They were randomly divided into two groups, experimental who received KT for shoulder joint in addition to conventional physiotherapy program while, the control group received the physiotherapy program only. Outcome measures were visual analogues scale, shoulder ROM and shoulder Pain and Disability Index.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Underwent modified radical mastectomy for at least 2 weeks and taking chemotherapy and radiation therapy for stage 1 or II breast cancer.
  • Presence of shoulder pain with associated limitation of motion of the shoulder.
  • Good compliance and willingness to participate in kinesio taping sessions with a written consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Still diagnosed with active breast CA at the time of the study.
  • Presence of skin hypersensitivity to kinesio tape material.
  • Presence of treatment contraindications including the presence of a pacemaker, heart disease, pregnancy, infectious disease, epilepsy thrombophlebitis, arterial hypertension or metastatic cancer .
  • Presence of mental disturbances of the sensorium or language problems which can make communication and cooperation problematic.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Tape

Device

Standard 2 -inches ( 5-m) Kinesio TexR tape was used for application in the experimental group

Other names: Kinesio TexR tape

physiotherapy program

Procedure

active-assistive range of motion exercises (AAROME), active stretching exercises and strengthening exercises for the shoulder joint. Likewise, patients also received postural correction exercises

Other names: exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

    Time frame: 2 weeks change from the baseline scores

    It is a perpendicular line on the scale that corresponded to their perceived pain intensity.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)

    Time frame: 2 weeks change from the baseline scores

    It consists of 13 items that assess two domains; a 5-item subscale which measures pain and an 8-item subscale which measures disability. Total score is calculated by averaging the pain and disability subscale scores.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigating the Effect of Kinesio Tape Over the Conventional Physical Therapy Management of Shoulder Related Complications in Post-mastectomy Peri-menopausal Females: A Randomized Control Trial

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Apr 25, 2016
Registry last updated
Apr 25, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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