Physiotherapy After Breast Reduction Surgery

NCT07729735 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker

Sponsor

Istanbul Rumeli University

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2026-07-23

Last updated

2026-07-27

Condition(s) studied

BreastPostureMammaplastySleep Quality

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy: The participants will attend a physiotherapy programme. The programme includes some exercises.

Study summary

Background and Purpose:

Breast reduction surgery is a major procedure that can lead to post-operative pain, postural deviations, and a temporary decline in quality of life.This clinical study aims to investigate the efficacy of early-phase physical therapy on pain management, postural alignment, and overall quality of life in female patients following breast reduction surgery.

Study Design and Participants:

This is a controlled clinical trial involving 40 female participants aged 18 to 50 who have undergone their first breast reduction surgery. Participants are divided into two groups: an intervention group (n=20) and a control group (n=20). The study follows a pre-test and post-test design to evaluate outcomes before and after a three-week intervention period.

Intervention Protocol:

The intervention group receives a comprehensive physical therapy program starting one week post-operation. The program is conducted three days a week for three weeks, with sessions lasting 40 to 60 minutes The protocol includes:

Postural and cervical exercises Scapular stabilization and manual therapy Scar massage and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) as needed A structured home exercise program.

Outcome Measures:

Primary and secondary outcomes are assessed through various clinical tools:

Pain:Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Posture: New York Posture Test, measurements of scapular protraction and cervical anterior tilt Mobility:Shoulder and cervical Range of Motion (ROM) Quality of Life and Health: SF-12, BREAST-Q, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Expected Results:

The study anticipates that the early-phase physical therapy group will demonstrate a significant reduction in pain, improved postural alignment, and a higher quality of life compared to the control group.

Eligibility

Sex

FEMALE

Min age

18 Years

Max age

50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 50 years of age * Having undergone aesthetic breast reduction surgery * Having a complication-free postoperative period * Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily and having signed the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: 1. Oncological History: Those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the pre-operative or per-operative period, or those with a history of radiotherapy/chemotherapy to the breast area, 2. Lymphovenous Disorders: Those with lymphedema in the upper extremity or vascular insufficiency that may severely affect lymphatic drainage, 3. Musculoskeletal and Nervous System Pathologies: Those with orthopedic diseases such as severe scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, or neurological diseases such as brachial plexus lesions that may affect posture analysis and shoulder mobility, 4. Systemic Diseases: Those with uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, which directly negatively affects wound healing, or those with active autoimmune connective tissue diseases, 5. Exercise Contraindications: Patients with cardiopulmonary failure or severe cognitive impairment that would prevent participation in the physiotherapy protocol.

Primary outcome measure(s)

Breast-Q Reduction Module Score — Baseline (preoperative) and 4 weeks after treatment
Breast-related satisfaction will be assessed using the BREAST-Q Reduction Module.

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Istanbul Rumeli university	Istanbul	Turkey (Türkiye)

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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