Physical Exercise, Motor Activity and Depression in Post-mastectomy Pain Syndrome
CompletedNCT06123559
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Pain is an unpleasant sensation common to all those who undergo surgery. Several studies indicate that 40-60% of patients experience the post-operative experience and can be caused by both internal and external stimuli. Chronic post mastectomy pain is a condition characterized by pain in the anterior chest, armpit, and/or upper arm, usually ipsilateral to surgery, which begins after mastectomy or quadrantectomy and persists for longer three months after surgery. It can become chronic in a broad spectrum of conditions. Psychosocial factors such as anxiety and catastrophizing are being revealed as crucial contributors to individual differences in pain processing and outcomes. Some researchers have reported the associations between the development of persistent pain catastrophizing and depression or psychological distress and reduced physical activity. Taken together, these symptoms may lead to disability and worsened quality of life. Due to its benefits, the American Cancer Society recommends to begin as soon as possible from the diagnosis of cancer, physical activity. Aim of this prospective observational study is to evaluate the effects of motor and/or sports activity on the intensity of chronic pain and in symptoms of depression and anxiety, caused by post-mastectomy chronic pain. of life of women underwent mastectomy.
Study details
- Official title
- Effects of Physical Exercise and Motor Activity on Depression and Anxiety in Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
- Conditions
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "G. Martino"
- Start date
- 2023-04-20
- Primary completion
- 2023-10-10
- Sex
- Female
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 75 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Italy
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: over the age of 18 with a diagnosis of previous Stages I-III breast cancer Exclusion Criteria: * medical history of other types of cancer; * disease related to the immune system (e.g. multiple sclerosis, HIV, lupus); * recent symptoms of illness (cough, fever); * no antinflammatory or antidepressive or anxiolitic drugs assumption during the first six months after surgery * waiting breast reconstruction; * not chemotherapy or radiation during the first six months after surgery:
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06123559