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Prehabilitation in Breast Cancer Surgery
Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Summary
This prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a home-based upper extremity-focused prehabilitation program in women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to either prehabilitation or usual care. Primary outcomes include shoulder range of motion and upper extremity function (DASH score). Secondary outcomes include grip strength, pain, fatigue, disability, anxiety/depression, and lymphedema incidence up to 2 years postoperatively.
Official title: Prehabilitation in Breast Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Shoulder Function, Pain, Quality of Life and Lymphedema Development
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2028-12-01
Last Updated
2026-02-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Home-Based Prehabilitation Exercise Program
Participants assigned to this arm will receive a structured, home-based prehabilitation program initiated at least three weeks prior to surgery. The intervention includes: (1) moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (3 sessions per week, 30 minutes per session, target intensity RPE 4-6/10), (2) upper extremity resistance exercises using elastic bands (3 sessions per week, 3 sets of 10 repetitions per exercise), and (3) mobility and stretching exercises focused on shoulder function. The program will be delivered through written materials and instructional exercise videos accessible via QR code. Participants will receive elastic resistance bands for training. Adherence and progression will be monitored weekly via remote follow-up (telephone or email contact). The intervention is non-pharmacological and designed to optimize upper extremity function prior to breast cancer surgery.
Usual Care
Usual Preoperative Care
Locations (1)
Dr. Sadi Konuk Bakirkoy Training and Health Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)