Clinical trials: Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, open to volunteers
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Management of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Up to one out of five patients with breast cancer will develop lymphedema in the upper extremity after cancer treatment. Patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) suffer from pain, heaviness, tightness, and a…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Upper Arm
- Trial name
- LymphLight (NCT04690439)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), Manual Lymphatic drainage
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Jessa Hospital
Breast Cancer
A Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Compliance of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Comparing Indocyanine-Green (ICG) Guided vs. Traditional Guided in Patients Undergoing Axillary Node Dissection for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is estimated to affect approximately 300,000 women in the US in 2023. Studies demonstrate that 1 in 5 will develop breast cancer related lymphedema secondary to the treatments that they receive.
- Trial name
- NCT06327490
- Testing
- ICG-guided manual lymphatic drainage, Traditional manual lymphatic drainage, Indocyanine green
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Examining and Comparing the Temporal Changes and Results of Cosmetic, Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction Achieved With Immediate and Delayed-immediate Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Procedures and Contralateral Symmetrization Techniques
This is a response-adaptive (RAR) prospective randomized study with a long-term follow-up and the aim of this clinical study is to measure with qualitative and quantitative indicators the changes in cosmetic results, quality of…
- Conditions
- Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04356235
- Testing
- A: expander-silicone implant exchange and contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and if needed with volume reduction, B: expander-silicone implant exchange with contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and Ultrapro sling, C: expander-silicone implant exchange and contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and silicone implant augmentation
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 528 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Oncology, Hungary
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
Axillary Radiotherapy or Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Patients With Clinically Node- Positive Breast Cancer Undergoing Upfront Tailored Axillary Surgery
This trial is to investigate if in patients with clinically node positive breast cancer undergoing upfront surgery, treatment with TAS and ART is superior to ALND in terms of arm-related Quality of Life (QoL) and occurrence of…
- Trial name
- OPBC-10/ NOAX (NCT07140172)
- Testing
- Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), Axillary radiotherapy (ART)
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Austria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 1,060 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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 Neoplasm Malignant Primary, Lymphedema Arm
Agentic AI App and Home Bioimpedance Monitoring for Endocrine Therapy Adherence and Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors
As survival rates following breast cancer surgery continue to improve, long-term survivorship management has emerged as a crucial clinical priority.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasm Malignant Primary, Lymphedema Arm, Medication Adherence, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
- Trial name
- Pinkmate (NCT07911839)
- Testing
- Cohort1: Pinkmate Agentic AI-ePRO Active Management Platform, Cohort1: Pinkmate Basic Medication Reminders and Standard Outpatient Care, Cohort2: InBody BWA ON Home Bioimpedance Monitoring and Behavioral App
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Chang-Ik Yoon
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
Lymphedema Arm, Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Preoperative Indocyanine Green Lymphography and High-Frequency Ultrasound as Predictors of Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Outcome in Post-Mastectomy Upper Limb Lymphedema
This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography and high-frequency ultrasound in determining the outcomes of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT07614815
- Testing
- lymphatic-venous anastamosis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
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
Arm Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Lymphedema Evaluation After Adjuvant Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for 1-2 Macrometastatic Sentinel Lymph Nodes
In this observational prospective studi patients with invasive breast cancer no more than 5 cm and clinically node negative, scheduled for conservative surgery and Sentinel Node Biopsy (SNB), are enrolled in the protocol if they…
- Conditions
- Arm Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Radiotherapy Side Effect
- Trial name
- AXILL-ART (NCT06321653)
- Testing
- Hypofractionated radiotherapy scheme
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- European Institute of Oncology
Breast Cancer Survivor
The Use of Combined Motor Imagery and Action Observation to Evaluate the Influence on Functional Parameters Such as Strength, Range of Motion, Pain or Fear of Movement Among Others, in Females Breast Cancer Survivors.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectivity of the combined motor imagery and action observation therapies to improve functional parameters such as strenght, range of motion, pain or fear of movements among others in…
- Trial name
- IM-OA23 (NCT07067710)
- Testing
- Motor imagery combined with action observation
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
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
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
Lymphedema, Edema
LymphBridge: Surgical Evaluation for Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema (BioBridge)
To investigate whether the addition of Fibralign's BioBridge® Collagen Matrix (BioBridge) devices to the standard surgery for vascularized lymph node transfer will improve the outcome of surgical treatment in lymphedema of the…
- Trial name
- NCT04606030
- Testing
- BioBridge® Collagen Matrix, Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer (VLNT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fibralign Corporation
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
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
LYMPHA Procedure for the Prevention of Lymphedema After Axillary Lymphadenectomy
Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating condition that occurs with disruption or obstruction of the lymphatic system, which commonly occurs a result of breast cancer therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT05366699
- Testing
- axillary lymphadenectomy with immediate lymphatic reconstruction (LYMPHA), Axillary lymphadenetomy alone, axillary lymphadenectomy with soft tissue reinforcement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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, Mastectomy
Primary Surgical Prevention of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Lymphedema refers to edema caused by insufficient drainage of interstitial fluid through the lymphatic circulation system. It occurs mainly in the upper and lower extremities and causes chronic inflammation, and finally fibrous…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Mastectomy, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- LYMPHA (NCT04687956)
- Testing
- LYMPHA, control
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Gangnam Severance Hospital
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