Clinical trials: Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Breast Edema, Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema
Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Patients With Chronic Breast and/or Truncal Oedema After Treatment for Breast Cancer.
The goal of the KiTaLymph trial is to investigate whether the application of kinesio tape is effective in women with persistent (>6 months) breast and/or truncal oedema after treatment for breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Edema, Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Truncal Lymphedema
- Trial name
- KiTaLymph (NCT07080476)
- Testing
- Decongestive lymphatic therapy, Kinesio tape, Compression bra (sub-study)
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Investigation of the Effects of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women globally and has the highest mortality rate. Surgical interventions are typically required in the treatment of breast cancer, but these procedures can lead to…
- Trial name
- NCT06697158
- Testing
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Combined Exercise Effects in Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common and debilitating condition that affects quality of life, mobility, and well-being.
- Trial name
- LymFit (NCT07365618)
- Testing
- Exercise, Educational Sessions
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana
Breast Cancer (Locally Advanced or Metastatic), Lymphedema Arm
The Effect of Self-Management Interventions Among Patients With Breast Cancer Related-Lymphedema
To manage lymphedema, it's important to be aware of symptoms and risk factors, evaluate the afflicted extremity, prevent infections, care for the skin, protect the extremity from trauma, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise…
- Trial name
- (BCRL) (NCT07803549)
- Testing
- Self-management Interventions
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Breast Cancer, Physical Activity
Supervised Resistance TRaining amONG Women at Risk of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common neoplasm in Chile, and its medical treatment leads to high survival. One-third of survivors will develop BC-related lymphedema.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Physical Activity, Lymphedema of Upper Arm
- Trial name
- STRONG-B (NCT04821609)
- Testing
- Resistance Training
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Lymphedema of Upper Limb, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a condition characterized by generalized or regional accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid as a result of impaired lymphatic circulation due to congenital or acquired disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04165512
- Testing
- bupivacaine and triamcinolone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
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)
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Breast Carcinoma
Indocyanine Green Fluoroscopy and SPY Angiography for the Assessment of Lymphatic Structure in Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
This clinical trial assesses the change in lymphatic structure from placement of an intravenous (IV) line and fluid administration using a diagnostic agent, indocyanine green (ICG), with SPY (Trademark) angiography in breast…
- Trial name
- NCT06672224
- Testing
- Fluid Therapy, Indocyanine Green, Questionnaire Administration
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Warm Acupuncture for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
The purpose of this study is to clarify whether local-distal point association is more effective than local point association by warm acupuncture in the management of breast cancer related lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT03373474
- Testing
- local distribution points association, local-distal points association
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome
Reliability of Subcutaneous Echogenicity (SEG) Grade and Subcutaneous Echo-free Space (SEFS) Grade
The aims of this study is to determine the inter- and intra-rater reliability of SEG and SEFS grade systems for postmastectomy lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT03559296
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic assessment of postmastectomy lymphedema
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
The LYMPH Trial - Microsurgical Versus Conservative Treatment of Chronic Breast Cancer Associated Lymphedema
The aim of this study is to test whether lymphatic surgery provides better QoL (assessed with the Lymph-ICF-UL, (Lymphedema Functioning Disability and health questionnaire for upper limb lymphedema)) 15 months after randomization…
- Trial name
- LYMPH (NCT05890677)
- Testing
- Surgical Intervention, Conservative Complex Physical Decongestion Therapy
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Austria and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Lymphedema
Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis for Prevention of Upper Limb Lymphedema
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is one of the most common chronic complications following breast cancer treatment. This study enrolls breast cancer patients who are required to undergo axillary lymph node dissection and…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Lymphedema, Breast Cancer Invasive
- Trial name
- SLVA-PULL (NCT07026292)
- Testing
- Immediate Distal Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis (ID-LVA)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, BCRL
Comparison of IPC Therapy as an Alternative or an Adjunct to MLD Within CDT for BCRL
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and lymphedema is one of its most significant complications. Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) may develop shortly after treatment or even years later, causing…
- Trial name
- NCT07154043
- Testing
- Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), CDT + Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC), CDT without Manual Lymph Drainage plus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Limb Lymphoedema
Clinical Study to Assess the Efficacy and Pressure Maintenance of MOBIDERM Autofit Versus Bandages in the Management of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL) in Night-time Maintenance Phase.
The aim of this cross-over, randomized study is to assess the efficacy and pressure maintenance of MOBIDERM Autofit versus bandages in the management of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL) in night-time maintenance phase.
- Trial name
- MOBISCAN (NCT07355959)
- Testing
- MOBIDERM Autofit Armsleeve, Self-bandages
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Thuasne
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Health Belief Model Based Nursing Interventions on Lymphedema Prevention
Aim: The study was performed to examine effects of Health Belief Model based nursing interventions given at home visits on prevention of lymphedema in women having breast surgery. Methods: The study had an experimental design.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Home Visit
- Trial name
- NCT04098783
- Testing
- Home visit, health education
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Ayse Cal
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Exercise and Compression for Lymphedema
The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefit of combining resistance exercise with use of a compression sleeve on arm lymphedema.
- Trial name
- DREAM (NCT05022823)
- Testing
- Compression sleeve, worn during exercise, Adjustable Compression (AC) garment, worn during exercise, Compression sleeve, daytime wear
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Breast Cancer
Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Patients With Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
The goal of this observational study is to determine the relationship between Lymphedema and Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Breast Cancer Patients.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT06012786
- Testing
- Diagnostic Criteria of Myofascial Pain Syndrome, The Physical Examination of Trigger Points and Pain-Pressure Threshold Measurement With an Algometer, Hand Grip Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Lymphedema
The Recovery of Reaching Movement in Breast Cancer Survivors: Two Different Rehabilitative Protocols in Comparison
This study emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation in breast cancer survivors after mastectomy, even during the course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, both for good efficacy in reducing pain and for functional recovery of…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Pain, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04166279
- Testing
- Single rehabilitative treatment, Group rehabilitative treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
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
Lymphedema of Upper Limb
Complete Decongestive Therapy in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
The purpose of this study is to investigate which number of lymphedema therapy treatments/week best reduces upper extremity swelling, increased arm function, and reduces the most lymphedema symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02458391
- Testing
- Standard of care complete decongestive therapy
- Sponsor
- University of Indianapolis