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N/ACompleted· 21 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Myofascial Massage Therapy +1 moreother
Likely dose
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Massage for Pain and Mobility in Post-Breast Surgery Patients

MetroHealth Medical Center·interventional·Posted Sep 26, 2014·Updated May 17, 2018

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Myofascial Massage Therapy and Global Relaxation Massage for Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 21 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The aims of this study are to determine the effectiveness of myofascial massage specific to the breast/chest/shoulder area in reducing self-reported pain and increasing mobility among patients who have undergone a mastectomy or other breast surgery compared to a control group receiving global relaxation massages.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPostmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome, Pain, Shoulder Mobility Impairment, Breast Surgery
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedSep 26, 2014
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2014
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2015
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 9 monthsPosted 11.8 years ago

Interventions

Myofascial Massage Therapyother

Myofascial Massage Therapy is a manual massage therapy consisting of the following techniques: fascial stretch, circular friction, deep fascial restriction release, arm pull, side latissimus dorsi stretch, twisting, moist heat application, cold therapy, and lymphatic drainage.

Global Relaxation Massageother

Global Relaxation Massage is a manual massage therapy consisting of a full body relaxation massage that includes light kneading and stroking in order to restore a sense of well- being