RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06421285

Effect of Preoperative Exercise on the Prevention of Secondary Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients

Sponsor

Asan Medical Center

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

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

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether doing structured exercise before breast cancer surgery can reduce the risk of developing lymphedema — a condition where fluid builds up and causes arm swelling — which can happen after lymph nodes are removed during surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 20 and 80 years old - You have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time - You are scheduled for surgery and are starting chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a medical condition that prevents you from safely exercising - You have pain or joint/muscle problems that would limit physical activity Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAerobic exercise, Strength training, Flexibility exercise

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