RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04080934

Breaststroke Swimming After Breast Cancer Treatment/Surgery as a Means of Treatment for Seroma, Lymphedema, and Chronic Arm and Chest Pain

Sponsor

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Enrollment

128 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Lymphedema Pain, Postoperative Seroma Pain, Chest

Summary

Following surgery and treatment for breast cancer, many patients experience swelling of lymph nodes (lymphedema) or accumulation of fluid (seroma) that can cause pain, restrict movement, and reduce quality of life. Current treatments include massage, pressure dressings, and drainage, but these are often ineffective and do not last. Physical activity, in particular swimming, has been linked to improvement in lymphedema/seroma symptoms, but more research is required to determine whether or not this type of treatment is effective.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether breaststroke swimming can help women recover from breast cancer treatment — specifically for problems like fluid buildup (seroma), arm swelling (lymphedema), and ongoing chest or arm pain after surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman aged 18 or older - You had a lumpectomy (partial breast removal) or mastectomy (full breast removal) at the Ottawa Hospital - You finished your cancer treatment within the last 3 years - You have chest wall pain, arm problems, fluid buildup, or arm swelling - Your doctors have approved you to start swimming **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a medical condition that makes swimming unsafe for you - You were a regular swimmer before your breast cancer diagnosis - You do not know how to swim Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSwimming

Patients will participate in 8 weeks of the swimming program, which involves three weekly swimming sessions of 30 minutes minimum.

Locations(1)

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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