Lymphedema therapy may also boost sleep and Well-Being in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT06697158
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) can improve sleep quality and quality of life in women with stage 2 breast cancer-related lymphedema. CDP includes massage, skin care, compression bandages, and exercises. The study will follow 31 women for 4 weeks of intensive treatment plus a maintenance phase. Researchers will measure sleep using a standard questionnaire and quality of life with a lymphedema-specific tool.
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
RECRUITINGBolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
complex decongestive physiotherapy (manual lymphatic drainage, skin care, compression bandaging, and exercise)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding a maintenance phase to standard lymphedema therapy improves sleep and quality of life for women with stage 2 breast cancer-related lymphedema.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to all patients. The therapy is already standard, so the main question is whether the maintenance phase adds extra benefit.
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