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NCT04233385 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Myofascial Massage for Pain and Immobility Following Breast Cancer Surgery

A NA study of Breast Cancer and Mobility Limitation, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
132
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04233385: Completed NA study of Breast Cancer and Mobility Limitation, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.

NCT04233385 is a NA study of Breast Cancer and Mobility Limitation that has completed, run by MetroHealth Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04233385, a NA study of Breast Cancer and Mobility Limitation, has completed, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
132 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

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.

Primary Outcome

Shoulder Pain and Disability Index "SPADI", 5 pain items rated on a 10 point likert scale, where 0 is no pain at all and 10 is the worst pain imaginable

Interventions

  • OTHER Myofascial Massage
  • OTHER Light Touch

Study Locations (1)

Ohio

  • MetroHealth Medical Center - Cleveland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 132 participants
Start Date 2020-02-04
Est. Completion 2025-04-30
Phase NA
MetroHealth Medical Center

76 total trials

What the finished NCT04233385 record still lists

NCT04233385 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 132 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

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.

NCT04233385 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.

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.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04233385?

The interventions under investigation include: Myofascial Massage (OTHER), Light Touch (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04233385?

This trial is sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center, which has 76 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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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Where NCT04233385's enrollment target sits among peer trials

132 485th of 1224 higher than 738 of 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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