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Myofascial Massage for Pain and Immobility Following Breast Cancer Surgery
NCT04233385 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
About 25-50% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop persistent chest wall pain and shoulder mobility limitations following surgery. The pain and mobility limitations adversely affect quality of life, sleep, and body image. Unfortunately, current treatments for pain and mobility limitations have variable efficacy. Based on a review of relevant pre-, intra-, and post-operative factors, investigators reasoned that myofascial massage may address contributors to pain and mobility limitations following breast cancer surgery. Investigators propose a randomized controlled trial looking at myofascial massage compared to a light touch group to look at the effects on pain and immobility following breast cancer surgery.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Myofascial Massage
- OTHER Light Touch
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- MetroHealth Medical Center — Cleveland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 132 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-02-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04233385
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04233385 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is MetroHealth Medical Center, which has 29 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Breast Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Myofascial Massage is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04233385 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04233385 about?
NCT04233385 is a clinical study titled "Myofascial Massage for Pain and Immobility Following Breast Cancer Surgery". About 25-50% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop persistent chest wall pain and shoulder mobility limitations following surgery. The pain and mobility limitations adversely affect quality of life, sleep, and body image. Unfortunately, current treatments for pain and mobility limitatio...
What is the current status of trial NCT04233385?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 132 participants. The study started on 2020-02-04. Estimated completion is 2025-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04233385 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breast Cancer, Mobility Limitation, Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Pain, Shoulder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04233385?
The interventions under investigation include: Myofascial Massage (OTHER), Light Touch (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04233385?
This trial is sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center, which has 29 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04233385 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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