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Long-Term Multidisciplinary Physiotherapy for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Al Hayah University In Cairo
Summary
This multi-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates the long-term (12-month) effectiveness of a standardized multidisciplinary physiotherapy program versus standard care on persistent pain, upper limb (UL) dysfunction, and cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in breast cancer survivors. The study also examines improvements in quality of life and psychological well-being. The standardized intervention combines specific exercise therapy, manual therapy, education, and mind-body interventions and is designed to produce sustained benefits beyond the acute rehabilitation phase.
Official title: Long-Term Multidisciplinary Physiotherapy for Breast Cancer Survivors: Evaluation of the 12-Month Effectiveness on Pain, Upper Limb Function, and Cancer-Related Fatigue in a Multi-Center, Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
146
Start Date
2025-04-23
Completion Date
2027-01-01
Last Updated
2025-04-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Multidisciplinary Physiotherapy Program (MD Physio)
A comprehensive program that integrates: Specific Exercise Therapy: Supervised stretching and strengthening sessions (30-60 minutes/session, 3× per week for 8 weeks) followed by a prescribed home-based maintenance regimen. Manual Therapy: Targeted soft-tissue mobilization and myofascial release (20-30 minutes/session, twice per week for 4 weeks). Education Sessions: Three sessions (both in-person and online) covering pain neuroscience and self-management techniques. Mind-Body Interventions: Weekly 40-minute sessions of yoga or tai chi for 6 weeks.
Standard Physiotherapy Care
Routine care involves standard follow-up with basic physiotherapy advice as currently provided to breast cancer survivors. This serves as the active comparator in the trial.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University
Cairo, Egypt