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Breast Cancer Related LymphedemaELYBSNCT05682885

The Effectiveness of Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery

A study testing Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery in people with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema and Lymphedema Arm, run by Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital at 1 site in Indonesia.

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Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

This study evaluate the effectiveness of lymphatic bypass supermicrosurgery (LBS) and axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) compare to ALND alone to prevent breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema (BCRL). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
140 participants
Where
1 siteIndonesia
Study dates
6 Oct 2022to 18 Nov 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Breast cancer patient aged >18 years old
  • Breast cancer patient with clinically ALNs metastases (cN1 or cN2).
  • Breast cancer patient with no clinical metastasis and tumor size ≥5cm or no sentinel lymph node biopsy facility in the hospital.
  • Any breast cancer patients that receive neoadjuvant systemic therapy.

Who cannot join

  • Stage IV breast cancer patients who do not show clinical and radiological improvement after primary systemic therapy.
  • Breast cancer patients with previous surgeries such as mastectomy, axillary lymph node biopsy, sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), and ALND.
  • Breast cancer patients with prior breast, chest wall, axillary, or neck radiotherapy.
  • Breast cancer patients with preoperative lymphatic system abnormality detected by ICG lymphography.
  • Breast cancer patients with iodine allergy, asthma, decreased kidney function, pregnancy, and lactation.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Indonesia1 site
  • Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital

    Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 11420

Other trials in Indonesia

About this study

Official title: The Effectiveness of Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery for Primary Lymphedema Prevention After Breast Cancer Axillary Lymph Node Dissection: a Randomized Controlled Study

This study evaluate the effectiveness of lymphatic bypass supermicrosurgery (LBS) and axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) compare to ALND alone to prevent breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema (BCRL).

Read the detailed description

In the intervention group, LBS was performed after ALND with the intima-to-intima coaptation using the supermicrosurgery technique. The anastomosis is done between the afferent lymphatic vessel to the recipient's vein, or if possible, from the afferent to the efferent lymphatic vessel. The upper extremity lymphedema (UEL) index and indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography are utilized to evaluate the development of lymphedema.

Being tested
Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery
Keywords
Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery, Primary Lymphedema Prevention, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Medical subject headings
Breast Cancer Lymphedema

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Lymphatic Bypass SupermicrosurgeryProcedure or surgery

    Axillary Lymph Node Dissection with Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery

Study groups in NCT05682885
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Axillary lymph node dissection with LBSExperimental70 subjects will be needed for each group. A standard mastectomy or lumpectomy incision is made and ALND will be done in the same incision. The lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes will be resected using a near-infrared (NIR) camera. To locate lymphatic vessels, a microscope with ICG lymphography navigation is employed. LBS was performed by making intima-to-intima anastomosis between the afferent lymphatic vessels and the recipient's veins, or to the efferent lymphatic vessels. The anastomosis patency will be assessed by observing the ICG fluorescent flow. After surgery, follow-up will be done every 2 months and every 3 months in the second year. UEL index, ICG lymphography, and quality of life evaluation will be done. The cumulative incidence of BCRL, the free survival time of BCRL, and subclinical lymphedema (SCL) progression will be reported descriptively. BCRL risk factors and collateral lymphatic pathway will be observed as well.
Receives: Procedure: Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery
Axillary lymph node dissection without LBSNo intervention70 subjects will be needed for each group. A standard mastectomy or lumpectomy incision is made and ALND will be done in the same incision. After primary breast cancer removal, a standard ALND level I, II, and if necessary, level III is performed. After surgery, follow-up will be done every 2 months and every 3 months in the second year. History taking, physical examination, radiology and histopathology examination, UEL index, and ICG lymphography evaluation will be done during follow-up. Each subject will complete the lymphedema quality of life questionnaire. The cumulative incidence of BCRL, the free survival time of BCRL, and SCL progression will be reported descriptively. BCRL risk factors and collateral lymphatic pathway will be observed as well.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Cumulative incidence of BCRL

    BCRL definition:

    Post operation subject condition with presence of minimum DB 2 with one or both symptoms (swelling, heaviness), and increment of UEL index >10% compared to pre operation

    OR

    Post operation subject condition with presence of ≥ DB 2 with minimum area 30% in one arm region in one of the arm lymphatic pathway (anterior or posterior), without presence of symptoms (swelling or heaviness), and increment of UEL index >10% compared to pre operation

    Measured: 1 year

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. BCRL and SCL progression-free survival rate

    Percentage of subjects who do not progress to subclinical lymphedema or lymphedema during the research.

    Measured: 1 year

  2. Collateral lymphatic pathway

    The number of lymphatic pathways flow into the region: supraclavicular, internal mammary, and contralateral axillary and supraclavicular nodes based on the ICG lymphography.

    Measured: 1 year

  3. Quality of life lymphedema

    Assessment of lymphedema quality of life score after the surgery using the lymphedema quality of life score questionnaire that is self-reported by the subjects every 2 months and every 3 months in the second year. Calculation of the lymphedema quality of life score is the summation of the score from each question. The minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 100. A higher score indicates lower lymphedema quality of life.

    Measured: 1 year

  4. Hazard rate of BCRL over time

    Time-varying hazard rate of BCRL, defined as the instantaneous rate of new BCRL among participants who remain free of BCRL at a given time after surgery. Hazard rates for each arm will be estimated from the date of surgery using a flexible parametric (Royston-Parmar) survival model and reported as BCRL events per 100 person-months with 95% confidence intervals, together with the time points of peak hazard. Between-arm differences will be summarized as hazard ratios.

    Measured: From the date of surgery up to 42 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Jan 2023
  2. Study start6 Oct 2022
  3. Primary completion31 Oct 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion18 Nov 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This study is a single-blind pragmatic parallel arm randomized clinical trial to analyze the effectiveness of lymphatic bypass supermicrosurgery (LBS).
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
140 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05682885
Sponsor's protocol ID
227/KEPK/IX/2022
Acronym
ELYBS
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
22 Nov 2022
Last updated
29 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: All of the individual participant data collected during the trial will be shared. The researcher provides a methodologically sound proposal. The proposal should be directed to bbrahma@dharmais.co.id. To gain access, data requestors will need to sign a data access agreement.

Publications

  • Brahma B, Yamamoto T. Breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema (BCRL): An overview of the literature and updates in microsurgery reconstructions. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2019 Jul;45(7):1138-1145. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 4.

    PubMed 30638810
  • Brahma B, Putri RI, Reuwpassa JO, Tuti Y, Alifian MF, Sofyan RF, Iskandar I, Yamamoto T. Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis in Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema: A Short-Term Clinicopathological Analysis from Indonesia. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2021 Oct;37(8):643-654. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1723940. Epub 2021 Mar 1.

    PubMed 33648010
  • Yamamoto T, Yamamoto N, Doi K, Oshima A, Yoshimatsu H, Todokoro T, Ogata F, Mihara M, Narushima M, Iida T, Koshima I. Indocyanine green-enhanced lymphography for upper extremity lymphedema: a novel severity staging system using dermal backflow patterns. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Oct;128(4):941-947. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182268cd9.

    PubMed 21681123
  • Yamamoto T, Narushima M, Yoshimatsu H, Yamamoto N, Kikuchi K, Todokoro T, Iida T, Koshima I. Dynamic Indocyanine Green (ICG) lymphography for breast cancer-related arm lymphedema. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Dec;73(6):706-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318285875f.

    PubMed 24322632
  • Brahma B, Putri RI, Karsono R, Andinata B, Gautama W, Sari L, Haryono SJ. The predictive value of methylene blue dye as a single technique in breast cancer sentinel node biopsy: a study from Dharmais Cancer Hospital. World J Surg Oncol. 2017 Feb 7;15(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s12957-017-1113-8.

    PubMed 28173818
  • Akita S, Nakamura R, Yamamoto N, Tokumoto H, Ishigaki T, Yamaji Y, Sasahara Y, Kubota Y, Mitsukawa N, Satoh K. Early Detection of Lymphatic Disorder and Treatment for Lymphedema following Breast Cancer. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Aug;138(2):192e-202e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002337.

    PubMed 27465179
  • Ishiura R, Yamamoto T, Saito T, Mito D, Iida T. Comparison of Lymphovenous Shunt Methods in a Rat Model: Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis versus Microsurgical Lymphaticovenous Implantation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jun;139(6):1407-1413. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003354.

    PubMed 28538568
  • Yamamoto T, Yamamoto N, Hara H, Mihara M, Narushima M, Koshima I. Upper extremity lymphedema index: a simple method for severity evaluation of upper extremity lymphedema. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Jan;70(1):47-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182275d23.

    PubMed 21734534
  • Suami H. Anatomical Theories of the Pathophysiology of Cancer-Related Lymphoedema. Cancers (Basel). 2020 May 23;12(5):1338. doi: 10.3390/cancers12051338.

    PubMed 32456209

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Lymphatic Bypass Supermicrosurgery in people with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema and Lymphedema Arm, run by Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital at 1 site in Indonesia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Indonesia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Cumulative incidence of BCRL (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05682885, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Oct 2026.

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