Clinical trials: Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, open to volunteers
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
Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome, Breast Cancer Surgery Pain
Deep Learning for Musculoskeletal Complications in Breast Cancer
Survival after breast cancer has increased due to early diagnosis and advances in treatment methods. Musculoskeletal problems related to cancer and its treatment constitute a significant part of the daily practice of physiatrists…
- Conditions
- Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome, Breast Cancer Surgery Pain, Osteoporosis Secondary, Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
- Trial name
- NCT07236658
- Testing
- physical examination
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Breast Neoplasms, Body Composition
Longitudinal Body Composition Assessment in Breast Cancer Patients
This observational cohort study aims to track longitudinal changes in body composition, including skeletal muscle mass and fat distribution, in patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Body Composition, Sarcopenia, Fat Redistribution
- Trial name
- NCT07472803
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Effects of Combined Upper Extremity Exercise and Pneumatic Compression Therapy on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. With advances in treatment, survival rates have steadily increased; however, postoperative complications continue to affect patients' quality of life, with…
- Trial name
- NCT07459881
- Testing
- Combined Upper Extremity Exercise, Pneumatic Compression Therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial 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
Breast Cancer (Early Breast Cancer), Postoperative Shoulder Dysfunction
Prehabilitation in Breast Cancer Surgery
This prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a home-based upper extremity-focused prehabilitation program in women undergoing breast cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer (Early Breast Cancer), Postoperative Shoulder Dysfunction, Lymphedema Arm, Cancer Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07425379
- Testing
- Home-Based Prehabilitation Exercise Program, Usual Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Pedicled Lateral Chest Wall Lymph-Adipofascial Flap to Prevent Arm Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast cancer surgery that includes removal of lymph nodes from the armpit (axillary lymph node dissection) can disrupt normal lymphatic drainage and may lead to arm swelling, known as lymphedema.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- LAF-ALND (NCT07415200)
- Testing
- Pedicled Lateral Chest Wall Lymph-Adipofascial Flap Axillary Reconstruction
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen 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 Neoplasms, Mastectomy; Lymphedema
Self-Affirmation Intervention After Mastectomy
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a structured self-affirmation intervention on pain, depression, anxiety, and stress levels in patients undergoing mastectomy.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Pain, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT07355244
- Testing
- Positive Self-Affirmation Audio with Calming Background Sounds
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University
Lymphedema
Prospective Screening for Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
The primary objectives of this study are twofold: 1) to detect and determine the level of symptoms, functional disability, and changes in quality of life that breast cancer patients experience from changes in their arms during…
- Trial name
- NCT01521741
- Testing
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Gentle Touch for Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
This is a single-blind, parallel-group Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing the efficacy of a specialized manual technique, Gentle Touch (GT), versus a control intervention, both added to the usual rehabilitative care.
- Trial name
- GT-BCRL (NCT07257679)
- Testing
- Gentle Touch (GT) Lymphatic Drainage (ANDOS technique), Passive Mobilization and Active-Assisted Exercises for the Upper Limb
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia
Lymphedema Arm
Lymphovenous Bypass Procedure for Secondary Prevention of Lymphedema in Breast Cancer
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Lymphovenous Bypass (LVB) procedure compared to physiotherapy alone as secondary prevention of lymphedema in breast cancer patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection.
- Trial name
- NCT07233863
- Testing
- Lymphovenous bypass (LVB)
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital
Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm
A Study of a Comprehensive Prevention Program to Reduce Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in People With Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study to test whether a comprehensive program may help the lymph fluid to drain out of the arm and prevent lymphedema in participants with breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT06144164
- Testing
- Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction, Volumetric arm measurements, Lymphatic massage
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Post-mastectomy Recovery: Comparing Preoperative PECS-II Blocks With Intraoperative Pectoral Blocks
The purpose this research is to compare two different standards of care for pain management and two different standards of care for local numbing medicine for breast cancer patients who will have a total mastectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT06574022
- Testing
- Bupivacain, Exparel, Intraoperative Pecs II block (IOB) & superior AT (EX or BP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema Due to Radiation
Effectiveness of a Therapeutic Exercise Program With Specific Upper Limb Exercises to Reduce Lymphedema and Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pre-post Study (LYNMA)
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a therapeutic exercise program designed specifically for women with breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema Due to Radiation, Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- LYNMA (NCT07170631)
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
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
Reliability of Myoton in Evaluating Skin Biomechanics in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
This study aims to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the MyotonPRO, a handheld device that measures the viscoelastic properties of the skin, in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.
- Trial name
- MYOLYMPH (NCT07086053)
- Testing
- MyotonPRO
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Breast Edema, Breast Lymphedema
The BEACON Trial: Diagnostic Tools for Breast Lymphedema After Treatment for Breast Cancer
The goal of this observational study is to learn if participants agree to take part in the study, if the methods we are using for the study are feasible for the participants and the researchers, and to study how well two tools…
- Conditions
- Breast Edema, Breast Lymphedema, Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- BEACON (NCT06900023)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Breast Neoplasms
Effect of Preoperative Exercise on the Prevention of Secondary Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
Research purpose: Lymphedema is a very common complication in breast cancer patients. However, since there is currently no curable treatment, it is important to prevent and reduce the severity of lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT06421285
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Strength training, Flexibility exercise
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
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