Effects of Two Strength Exercise Programs on Upper Limb Functionality in Breast Cancer
NCT ID: NCT06952270
Last Updated: 2025-04-30
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
24 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-05-02
2025-07-31
Brief Summary
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The main question it aims to answer is: Does upper limb plyometric strength exercise improve upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer patients and survivors? The researchers will compare the effects of plyometric exercise with the effects of strength training exercise to determine whether plyometric exercise improves shoulder dysfunctions in breast cancer patients and survivors.
Participants from the Pontevedra group will undergo the intervention using plyometric exercise (Experimental Group), while those from the Vigo group will perform strength training exercise (Control Group). They will complete two sessions per week for six weeks. Outcome variables related to upper limb functionality will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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plyometric exercise group
this group will perform a program of different exercises focused on the upper limb and shoulder girdle based on plyometric exercises.
plyometric exercise
Upper limb plyometric exercise (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of extensor and flexor pattern, external rotation exercise at 90º-90º, chest throw, external rotation and overhead and wall flexion).
Strength training exercise group
This group will perform a strength training program by performing different exercises focused on the upper limb, lower limb and trunk muscle strengthening.
Strength training exercise
Strength training exercises (Squats, Stair climbing and jumps, Bench Press, Push-ups, Core Exercises (Plank, Bridge)).
Interventions
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plyometric exercise
Upper limb plyometric exercise (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of extensor and flexor pattern, external rotation exercise at 90º-90º, chest throw, external rotation and overhead and wall flexion).
Strength training exercise
Strength training exercises (Squats, Stair climbing and jumps, Bench Press, Push-ups, Core Exercises (Plank, Bridge)).
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients who have undergone a mastectomy, including unilateral, total breast, or breast-conserving surgery.
* Postoperative chemotherapy or radiotherapy as required.
* No other malignant tumors in the last 5 years.
* Absence of contraindications related to physiotherapy or physical exercise.
* Willingness to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
* Underlying heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or mental illness that impairs proper execution of the exercise program.
* Pre-existing shoulder pathology before surgery.
* Inability to understand the plyometric exercise program.
25 Years
75 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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University of Vigo
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Yoana González González
Principal Investigator
Locations
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Faculty of Physiotherapy of Pontevedra
Pontevedra, , Spain
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Lin Y, Wu C, He C, Yan J, Chen Y, Gao L, Liu R, Cao B. Effectiveness of three exercise programs and intensive follow-up in improving quality of life, pain, and lymphedema among breast cancer survivors: a randomized, controlled 6-month trial. Support Care Cancer. 2022 Dec 13;31(1):9. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-07494-5.
Shao YW, Shu Q, Xu D, Teng H, Wu GS, Hou JX, Tian J. Effect of different rehabilitation training timelines to prevent shoulder dysfunction among postoperative breast cancer patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2021 Jan 6;22(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-04954-3.
Hasenoehrl T, Palma S, Ramazanova D, Kolbl H, Dorner TE, Keilani M, Crevenna R. Resistance exercise and breast cancer-related lymphedema-a systematic review update and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Aug;28(8):3593-3603. doi: 10.1007/s00520-020-05521-x. Epub 2020 May 15.
Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Struminger AH, Bliven KC, Kelly JD, Swanik CB. The Effect of Shoulder Plyometric Training on Amortization Time and Upper-Extremity Kinematics. J Sport Rehabil. 2016 Dec;25(4):315-323. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0005. Epub 2016 Aug 24.
Other Identifiers
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28022025
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id