Effect of Preoperative Exercise on the Prevention of Secondary Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
Asan Medical Center
60 participants
Jan 10, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Research purpose: Lymphedema is a very common complication in breast cancer patients. However, since there is currently no curable treatment, it is important to prevent and reduce the severity of lymphedema. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether preoperative exercise is effective in preventing lymphedema after surgery. For secondary outcome, the preventive effects of exercise on other upper extremity dysfunctions (eg. pectoralis tightness, Axillary web syndrome, Adhesive capsulitis), which are common in breast cancer patients, were assessed.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patients aged 20 or older and younger than 80 who were first diagnosed with breast cancer
- Patients scheduled for surgery and starting neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery
Exclusion Criteria1
- Patients with medical contraindications to exercise intervention or pain or musculoskeletal conditions that may limit active exercise intervention
Interventions
Aerobic exercise: 30-40 minutes/time, 3-5 times a week, intensity of 4-6 points on the Rating of Perceived Exertion(RPE) 10-point scale(A simple conversation is possible during exercise, but the intensity is such that you feel out of breath) Strength training: 2-3 times a week, 3 sets of 10 repetitions per movement * Upper extremities: Biceps brachii, triceps brachii, deltoid, pectoralis muscle exercise * Lower extremities: gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quadriceps exercise Flexibility exercise: Stretching and mobility exercises reflecting post-surgery rehabilitation
Locations(1)
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NCT06421285