Reliability and Validity of Ultrasound for the Assessment of Soft Tissue Properties After Breast Cancer Treatment
Recruiting
Observational Study
Breast Neoplasms
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen · Other
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About This Trial
After 1 year, more than 50% experience upper limb (UL) complaints after treatment for breast cancer. These complaints are disabling and cause limitations in daily life and this leads to a decrease in the patient's quality of life. The cause of these UL complaints is complex and multifactorial. Due to breast cancer treatment, the structural (tissue composition and volume) and mechanical (tissue sti…
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Eligibility Criteria
1. Breast cancer patients without upper limb dysfunctions (n=30) Inclusion Criteria
* Patients with unilateral primary breast cancer
* Surgery including, either: Mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection or sentinel lymph node biopsy or breast conserving surgery with axillary lymph node …
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