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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026

The effect of 12 sessions of lymphatic massage and Pilates exercise on the executive functions of breast cancer survivors.

Seyedeh Mohadeseh Mousavi, Seyedeh Manizheh Arabi, Mehrdad Anbarian, Soulmaz Rahbar

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Methodology of analysis of cognitive impairment in longitudinal randomized clinical trials in oncology: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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Seyedeh Mohadeseh MousaviDepartment of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
Seyedeh Manizheh ArabiDepartment of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran. M.arabi@basu.ac.ir.
Mehrdad AnbarianDepartment of Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
Soulmaz RahbarDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBreast cancer is a common cancer among women, often causing lasting physical and cognitive issues like memory and attention problems. Few studies have explored the combined effect of Pilates and lymphatic massage on cognition.

objectiveThis study examined the impact of 12 sessions of Pilates and lymphatic massage on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors aged 30-60.

methodsSeventy-five survivors were randomly assigned to Pilates, Pilates plus lymphatic massage, or control groups (25 each). Cognitive tests (N-back, Stroop, CPT) were used. Data were analyzed with ANCOVA (p < 0.05).

resultsCompared to the control group, both intervention groups demonstrated significant improvements in memory (F = 31.46, p = 0.001) and sustained attention (F = 6.82, p = 0.002), while there were no significant differences between the two intervention groups. However, Stroop test indices for attention did not show significant changes (p > 0.05).

conclusionNotably , comparisons between the two intervention groups revealed no significant difference, suggesting that lymphatic massage plus Pilates did not offer additional cognitive benefits beyond those provided by Pilates alone. A structured program of Pilates and lymphatic massage offers a promising, non-invasive approach for improving cognitive outcomes in breast cancer survivors.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsExecutive FunctionExercise Movement TechniquesMassageAdultAttentionCognitionFemaleHumansMiddle AgedBreast cancer survivorsExecutive functionLymphatic massagePilates

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PMID41609885

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