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Comparison Of VR & CPT, With And Without Lifestyle Modification, On ULD In Breast Cancer Survivors
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
The proposed study will compare the effect of an application of non-immersive virtual reality (VR) and conventional physical therapy (CPT) with and without lifestyle changes on upper limb dysfunction in breast cancer survivors, post-surgery. The purpose of this proposed RCT is to compare the effect of VR alone/in conjunction with lifestyle changes to that of CPT alone/in conjunction with lifestyle changes for the physical rehabilitation of female breast cancer survivors. Research will be conducted on 60 patients. This research employs parallel, randomized clinical trial design, which shall be conducted in NORI hospital, Shifa International Hospital and Kinifit physiotherapy in Islamabad/Rawalpindi over a period of 18 months. Thus, the type of sampling done in this study is purposive sampling.
Official title: Comparison Of Virtual Reality And Conventional Physical Therapy, With And Without Life Style Modification, On Upper Limb Dysfunction In Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Survivors
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
30 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-04-17
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-02-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
VR + lifestyle modification
VR + lifestyle modification (Warm up,In VR kinetic sports I Bowling, Darts,Golf,Boxing,Beach Volleyball ,Table Tennis,Fruit Ninja)Passive glenohumeral joint mobilization,Scar tissue massage.In lifestyle modification walking at home for 30 min in 3-5 days /week. Dietry habits will be given according to American Institute for cancer Research. In sleep habits Recommended Sleep Hours 7-9 hours per night,Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule,Create a Comfortable Sleep Environment,Limit Screen Time Before Bed,Engage in Relaxation Techniques,Limit Caffeine and Alcohol Intake,Manage Nighttime Discomfort,Maintain a Pre-Sleep Routine,Address Emotional Health,Avoid Daytime Naps.Deep breathing exercise for stress management
VR only
VR only (Warm up,In VR kinetic sports I Bowling, Darts,Golf,Boxing,Beach Volleyball ,Table Tennis,Fruit Ninja)Passive glenohumeral joint mobilization,Scar tissue massage.
Conventional physical therapy + lifestyle modification
Conventional physical therapy + lifestyle modification In Conventional physical therapy(Pumping exercise for upper limb,Pendulum exercises ,Shrugs for shoulder and rotations,In sitting position arms up with clasped hands ,Shoulder rotation (arms on sides-arms in abduction),Arms up with hands clasped again but in lying position ,Wand exercises ,M. pectoralis major-M. Pectoralis Minor stretches in supine and standing positions,Snow angels,Front and lateral climbing on wall ,Trunk rotation in standing position (in sitting position, if not tolerated)
Conventional physical therapy only
Conventional physical therapy only((Pumping exercise for upper limb,Pendulum exercises ,Shrugs for shoulder and rotations,In sitting position arms up with clasped hands ,Shoulder rotation (arms on sides-arms in abduction),Arms up with hands clasped again but in lying position ,Wand exercises ,M. pectoralis major-M. Pectoralis Minor stretches in supine and standing positions,Snow angels,Front and lateral climbing on wall ,Trunk rotation in standing position (in sitting position, if not tolerated) ,Trunk lateral flexion with arms in 90 degrees abduction in standing position,Theraband (flexion-extension-abduction, adduction and internal-external rotation),Muscles of upper limb strengthening ,Mobilization for passive glenohumeral joint ,Tissue massage for scars.
Locations (3)
District Head Quarters Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Holy Family Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Kinifit Physiotherapy Center
Islamabad, Pakistan