COMPLETED

Effects of Myofascial Massage and Patient-therapist Communication Levels on Shoulder Muscle Properties in Breast Cancer Survivors With Myofascial Pain

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

The objective of the proposed study is to assess how myofascial massage alters stiffness and microvascular perfusion of shoulder muscles and how these changes are influenced by patient-therapist interactions. The primary hypothesis is that stiffness of shoulder muscles will be decreased, and microvascular perfusion will be increased after a 30-minute myofascial massage, and that the addition of patient-therapist communication levels will result in greater changes with certain levels.

Official Title

Effects of Myofascial Massage and Patient-therapist Communication Levels on Shoulder Muscle Properties in Breast Cancer Survivors With Myofascial Pain

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-12-12
Study Completion:2025-09-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:COMPLETED

Study ID

NCT06679400

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:FEMALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Previous unilateral breast cancer diagnosis
  2. * Treatment for primary breast cancer was completed 3 months to 2 years prior to enrollment (defined as completion of all treatments except oral maintenance therapies)
  3. * Myofascial pain in upper quadrant of the chest
  4. * Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent.
  1. * Chronic neuromuscular or orthopedic injury currently affecting upper extremity function that is unrelated to their cancer diagnosis
  2. * Currently undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy or other treatment for side effects related to their cancer diagnosis or other injury to the upper extremity
  3. * History of fibromyalgia
  4. * Broken or bruised skin in the chest/shoulder area
  5. * Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer
  6. * Currently receiving treatment for other forms of cancer

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

David Lipps, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Michigan

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Michigan

  • David Lipps, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Michigan

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-12-12
Study Completion Date2025-09-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-12-12
Study Completion Date2025-09-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Massage therapy
  • Ultrasound
  • History of unilateral breast cancer

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Pain, Myofacial