Clinical trial · Interventional
Effects of Two Strength Exercise Programs on Upper Limb Functionality in Breast Cancer
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- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
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- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The goal of this experimental study is to evaluate the effect of a therapeutic exercise program based on upper limb plyometric exercises in breast cancer patients and breast cancer survivors to determine changes in upper limb functionality. The main question it aims to answer is: Does upper limb plyometric strength exercise improve upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer patients and survivors? The researchers will compare the effects of plyometric exercise with the effects of strength training exercise to determine whether plyometric exercise improves shoulder dysfunctions in breast cancer patients and survivors. Participants from the Pontevedra group will undergo the intervention using plyometric exercise (Experimental Group), while those from the Vigo group will perform strength training exercise (Control Group). They will complete two sessions per week for six weeks. Outcome variables related to upper limb functionality will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention.
Conditions
Conditions (4)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
| Breast Cancer - Female | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Breast Cancer Patients | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Breast Cancer Survivor | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| plyometric exercise | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Strength training exercise | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- plyometric exercise group
- description
- this group will perform a program of different exercises focused on the upper limb and shoulder girdle based on plyometric exercises.
- interventionNames
- Other: plyometric exercise
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Strength training exercise group
- description
- This group will perform a strength training program by performing different exercises focused on the upper limb, lower limb and trunk muscle strengthening.
- interventionNames
- Other: Strength training exercise
Primary outcomes (10)
- measure
- Change from Baseline in pain and activities of daily living, range of motion in flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation and sustained submaximal strength at six weeks
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 25 Years
- Maximum age
- 75 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Pathological diagnosis of breast cancer. * Patients who have undergone a mastectomy, including unilateral, total breast, or breast-conserving surgery. * Postoperative chemotherapy or radiotherapy as required. * No other malignant tumors in the last 5 years. * Absence of contraindications related to physiotherapy or physical exercise. * Willingness to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Metastasis to other organs and tissues (liver, kidney, lung, brain, etc.) that prevent participation in the exercise program. * Underlying heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or mental illness that impairs proper execution of the exercise program. * Pre-existing shoulder pathology before surgery. * Inability to understand the plyometric exercise program.
References
Publications (4)
- RESULTLin Y, Wu C, He C, Yan J, Chen Y, Gao L, Liu R, Cao B. Effectiveness of three exercise programs and intensive follow-up in improving quality of life, pain, and lymphedema among breast cancer survivors: a randomized, controlled 6-month trial. Support Care Cancer. 2022 Dec 13;31(1):9. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-07494-5. PMID 36512157
- RESULTShao YW, Shu Q, Xu D, Teng H, Wu GS, Hou JX, Tian J. Effect of different rehabilitation training timelines to prevent shoulder dysfunction among postoperative breast cancer patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2021 Jan 6;22(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-04954-3. PMID 33407753
- RESULTHasenoehrl T, Palma S, Ramazanova D, Kolbl H, Dorner TE, Keilani M, Crevenna R. Resistance exercise and breast cancer-related lymphedema-a systematic review update and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Aug;28(8):3593-3603. doi: 10.1007/s00520-020-05521-x. Epub 2020 May 15. PMID 32415386
- RESULTSwanik KA, Thomas SJ, Struminger AH, Bliven KC, Kelly JD, Swanik CB. The Effect of Shoulder Plyometric Training on Amortization Time and Upper-Extremity Kinematics. J Sport Rehabil. 2016 Dec;25(4):315-323. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0005. Epub 2016 Aug 24. PMID 27632848