Clinical trials: Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Trial of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy for Lymphedema in Women With Breast Cancer "DELTA STUDY"
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and impact on quality of life of decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) in women who have completed treatment for breast cancer and present with lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT00201890
- Testing
- Lymphatic Massage (Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy) (Arm 1)
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG)
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Effect of Upper Limb Posture on Limb Volume as Expressed in Circumference Measurement in Healthy Women and in Women With Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema is one side effect of breast cancer treatment. Measuring the edematous limb enables monitoring changes in the lymphedema and the effect of treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01672125
- Testing
- circumferential measurements in different upper limb positions.
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Does Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Decrease the Risk of Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
The researchers are doing this study to see if having immediate lymphatic reconstruction after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) can decrease the development of lymphedema, a side effect of ALND.
- Trial name
- NCT04241341
- Testing
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection with Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection without Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction, quality-of-life questionnaires
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Effects of Core-Focused Exercise Training and Kinesiology Taping in Women With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of trunk- focused exercise training and kinesiology taping, in addition to standard lymphedema treatment (complex decongestive therapy-CDT) on posture, pain…
- Trial name
- NCT07673939
- Testing
- Complex Decongestive Therapy, Trunk Focused exercises, Kinesiology taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm
The Robot-LVA Study: Robot-assisted Microsurgical Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis in Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
This study assesses the performance of robot-assisted microsurgery. Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is the most difficult procedure in microsurgery at this moment.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
- Trial name
- NCT06532955
- Testing
- Lymphaticovenous anastomosis using Microsure Motion Stabilizer, Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (manual)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Lymphedema
Low Level Laser Treatment and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (massage therapy) with compression (wearing a tight sleeve on the arm) is the current standard of treatment for breast cancer related lymphedema (arm swelling).
- Trial name
- NCT00852930
- Testing
- laser and MLD combined, laser alone, manual lymphatic drainage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Psychological Distress
Stochastic Modulated Vibrations on Autonomic Nervous System of Breast Cancer Patients During Radiotherapy
The aim of this research is to study the influence of stochastic modulated vibrations on the autonomic nervous system of breast cancer patients during radiation therapy
- Conditions
- Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Psychological Distress, Cancer-related Pain, Breast Cancer Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT04125953
- Testing
- Andullation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
This multicenter placebo-controlled trial focuses on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on breast-cancer related lymphedema.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Acupuncture
- Trial name
- Acupuncture (NCT02803736)
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Self-Physiotherapy in the Management of Lymphedema
Breast cancer-related lymphedema is a chronic condition adversely affecting physical, social, psychological and emotional well-being.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Self Care, Quality of Healthcare
- Trial name
- NCT06652295
- Testing
- Complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP), Self-administered Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Autonomic Dysfunction
Evaluation of Sympathetic Skin Response and Its Relationship With Clinical Response to Complex Decongestive Therapy in Patients With Postmastectomy Lymphedema
This prospective observational single-center study aimed to evaluate sympathetic skin response (SSR) in patients with postmastectomy upper extremity lymphedema and to investigate the relationship between SSR parameters and…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Autonomic Dysfunction, Postmastectomy Lymphedema
- Trial name
- BCRL-SSR (NCT07585253)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Breast Cancer, Breast Lymphedema
Efficacy of Kinesio Taping Versus Compression Therapy on Breast Lymphedema Induced by Radiotherapy After Breast-Conserving Surgery
Breast cancer patients often develop breast lymphedema after breast-conserving surgery and radiotherapy, causing swelling, pain, and heaviness that affect quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07767305
- Testing
- Routine Care, Kinesio Taping, Compression Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Tangshan People's Hospital
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Tacrolimus as Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
BACKGROUND Breast cancer-related lymphedema is a severe and life-long side-effect to breast cancer treatment. The condition increases the risk of infections and decreases health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04541290
- Testing
- Protopic 0.1 % Topical Ointment
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Lymphedema
Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program Supported by Self-Management for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
A total of 64 women, aged between 20 and 65 years, diagnosed with stage I or II breast cancer-related lymphedema and not meeting the exclusion criteria, who registered at the outpatient clinics of the Department of Physical…
- Trial name
- NCT07794904
- Testing
- Tele-rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program, Home-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Versus Standard Treatment for the Prevention of Breast Cancer-related Lymphoedema in Patients Who Undergo Axillary Node Clearance
Axillary lymph nodes are the main site of metastasis in breast cancer. If positive axillary lymph nodes are present, an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is usually performed.
- Trial name
- BCRL (NCT04582565)
- Testing
- Decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT), Standard Care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
LLLT Combined With CDT in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
This study aims to explore the effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on breast cancer-related lymphedema when utilized in conjunction with Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) when compared to CDT treatment alone.
- Trial name
- NCT01351376
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Low Level Laser
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Breast Cancer Survivor, Lymphedema
The Effect of a Self-Management Lymphedema Education Program on Lymphedema, Symptoms, Compliance, Daily Living Activities, and Patient Activation in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Quasi-Experimental Study
The aim of this pre-test post-test quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the effects of a self-management lymphedema (SML) education program on patient adherence, daily life activities, and patient activation in individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT06766708
- Testing
- self-management lymphedema (SML) education program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Gizem Cansiz Ucar
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) in Breast Cancer Surgery to Prevent Lymphedema. (ARMtrial)
Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is a debilitating and distressing condition affecting approximately one out of five breast cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT03333226
- Testing
- Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Ferrara
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Exercise and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: Influence of Muscle Group and Sequence on Volume Change in Swollen and Normal Arms
Arm exercise influences arm volume and symptoms in breast cancer related lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT00935714
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Lymphedema
Massage Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Swelling of the Arms
The purpose of this study is to examine the short-term and long-term efficacy of massage therapy alone compared to massage therapy plus compression bandaging in the treatment of breast cancer treatment-related swelling of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00058851
- Testing
- Manual lymph drainage, Combined physiotherapy, Compression bandaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)