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Exercise to prevent shoulder conditions in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment. The PRevention Of Shoulder Problems Study (PROSPER)

Project title: Exercise to prevent shoulder conditions in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment. The PRevention Of Shoulder Problems Study (PROSPER)

Call to action: 13/84 13/84 Exercise to prevent shoulder conditions in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment

Research type: Primary Research

Chief investigator: Professor Julie Bruce

Lead Author: Professor Julie Bruce

Contractor: University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust

Cost: £1,297,244.68

Co-investigators: Dr Esther Williamson, Professor Alastair Thompson, Professor Sarah Lamb, Professor Stavros Petrou.

Started: March 2015 | Status: Published February 2022

ISRCTN: 35358984

This trial found an early structured exercise programme improved upper limb function at 1 year in those at risk of shoulder problems after breast cancer surgery.

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