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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Neuropathic Pain Post Mastectomy
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
PURPOSE: The main objective of the study is: to evaluate the therapeutic effect of ESWT on intercostobrachial neuralgia post-mastectomy. BACKGROUND: Intercostobrachial neuralgia post-mastectomy is thought to develop from surgical damage to the intercostobrachial nerve, this nerve is injured in 80-100 % of mastectomy patients who undergo axillary lymph nodes dissection. Pain that is localized in the axilla, medial upper arm, breast, and/or chest wall significantly affects the patient's mood, everyday activities, and social functioning, causing a heavy economic burden on healthcare systems. If poorly treated, patients may develop an immobilized arm, which can lead to severe lymphedema, frozen shoulder syndrome, and complex regional pain syndrome. HYPOTHESES: It will be hypothesized that: Shock wave therapy has no effect in improving intercostobrachial neuralgia post-mastectomy.
Official title: Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Intercostobrachial Neuralgia Post Mastectomy
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-06-15
Completion Date
2024-10-01
Last Updated
2024-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Extracorporeal shockwave
The patients will receive 3000 to 6000 pulses every session by a radius of 15 mm probe (R15) at a frequency of 10 Hz, with energy gradually increasing from 1.4 to 1.5 bar
Locations (1)
from the National Cancer Institute
Cairo, Egypt