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Effect of Preoperative Exercise on the Prevention of Secondary Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center
Summary
Research purpose: Lymphedema is a very common complication in breast cancer patients. However, since there is currently no curable treatment, it is important to prevent and reduce the severity of lymphedema. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether preoperative exercise is effective in preventing lymphedema after surgery. For secondary outcome, the preventive effects of exercise on other upper extremity dysfunctions (eg. pectoralis tightness, Axillary web syndrome, Adhesive capsulitis), which are common in breast cancer patients, were assessed.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-01-10
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-06-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Aerobic exercise, Strength training, Flexibility exercise
Aerobic exercise: 30-40 minutes/time, 3-5 times a week, intensity of 4-6 points on the Rating of Perceived Exertion(RPE) 10-point scale(A simple conversation is possible during exercise, but the intensity is such that you feel out of breath) Strength training: 2-3 times a week, 3 sets of 10 repetitions per movement * Upper extremities: Biceps brachii, triceps brachii, deltoid, pectoralis muscle exercise * Lower extremities: gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quadriceps exercise Flexibility exercise: Stretching and mobility exercises reflecting post-surgery rehabilitation
Locations (1)
Seoul Asan Medical Center
Seoul, Seoul Special City, South Korea