Clinical trial · Interventional
Effectiveness of a Visual Biofeedback Program Versus Conventional Physiotherapy on Shoulder Mobility, Strength, and Function in Women After Breast Cancer Surgery
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a physiotherapy program incorporating visual biofeedback compared to a conventional physiotherapy program in improving shoulder function in women following breast cancer surgery. Breast cancer survivors frequently experience shoulder dysfunction, including reduced range of motion, decreased strength, altered neuromuscular activity, and impaired scapulohumeral control. While conventional physiotherapy is effective, there is growing interest in interventions targeting motor control and neuromuscular coordination through biofeedback strategies. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy or an experimental group receiving the same program supplemented with visual biofeedback using the MotionGuidance system. Outcomes will include shoulder strength, range of motion, functional performance, electromyographic activity, and muscle oxygen saturation.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
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 |
| Shoulder Dysfunction | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group: Physiotherapy + Visual Biofeedback | Procedure | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
- label
- Experimental Group: Physiotherapy + Visual Biofeedback
- description
- Participants will receive a structured physiotherapy program combined with visual biofeedback using the MotionGuidance system. The intervention includes guided exercises with laser-based visual feedback to improve motor control and movement accuracy.
- interventionNames
- Procedure: Experimental Group: Physiotherapy + Visual Biofeedback
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Control Group: Conventional Physiotherapy
- description
- Participants will receive a standard physiotherapy program focused on mobility, strengthening, and motor control of the shoulder without biofeedback.
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Shoulder Strength (kg)
- timeFrame
- Baseline and 8 weeks
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years or older * History of breast cancer surgery (mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery within the last 6 months) * Presence of shoulder pain, reduced range of motion, strength deficit, or functional limitation * Ability to understand and follow study instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of metastasis * Post-surgical complications contraindicating exercise * Severe lymphedema (Stage III or IV) * Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb * Severe musculoskeletal shoulder conditions unrelated to breast cancer * Participation in other rehabilitation programs
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