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Effects of Scapulothoracic Stabilization and Postural Training Added to Standard Lymphedema Care on Muscle Strength, Posture and Functional Outcomes in Secondary Upper Extremity Lymphedema: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral, Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This single-center randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of adding scapulothoracic stabilization and postural training to standard lymphedema care in women with secondary upper extremity lymphedema following breast cancer surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard lymphedema care alone or standard care combined with scapulothoracic stabilization and postural training. Outcomes including scapular muscle strength, posture, upper extremity function, limb volume, and neck awareness will be assessed at baseline, immediately after treatment, and at a 2-month follow-up. The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of incorporating targeted stabilization and postural exercises into conventional lymphedema rehabilitation.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Female patients aged 18 to 65 years.

• Diagnosed with secondary upper extremity lymphedema following breast cancer surgery (mastectomy).

• Willing to participate in the study.

• Able to provide written informed consent.

Locations
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Turkey
Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
RECRUITING
Adana
Contact Information
Primary
İdil Esin Ünlü, Assist. Prof. Dr.
idil.unlu@toros.edu.tr
+90 506 515 66 22
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-03-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Scapulothoracic Stabilization
Participants assigned to the experimental group will receive standard Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT), including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, skin care, and therapeutic exercises, together with a structured scapulothoracic stabilization and postural training program. The additional exercise program is designed to improve scapular muscle function, postural alignment, and upper extremity function. Assessments will be performed at baseline, immediately after treatment, and at a 2-month follow-up.
Active_comparator: Control
Participants assigned to the control group will receive standard Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT), including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, skin care, and therapeutic exercises according to routine clinical practice. Outcome assessments will be performed at baseline, immediately after treatment, and at a 2-month follow-up.
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Sponsors
Leads: Toros University

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