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Effects of Myofascial Massage and Patient-therapist Communication Levels on Shoulder Muscle Properties in Breast Cancer Survivors With Myofascial Pain
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Summary
The objective of the proposed study is to assess how myofascial massage alters stiffness and microvascular perfusion of shoulder muscles and how these changes are influenced by patient-therapist interactions. The primary hypothesis is that stiffness of shoulder muscles will be decreased, and microvascular perfusion will be increased after a 30-minute myofascial massage, and that the addition of patient-therapist communication levels will result in greater changes with certain levels.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
21
Start Date
2024-12-12
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2026-06-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Massage
Participants will have one massage that will last 30 minutes and focus on the chest and shoulder of the side that received the cancer treatment. There will be certain techniques applied during the intervention (per protocol). The timing and order of each element will be varied based on tissue response and patient feedback. All participants will have ultrasounds and complete surveys prior and after the massage.
Locations (1)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States