Can we predict the painful cords that follow breast cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT07780240

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Antalya City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study follows women undergoing breast cancer surgery to see how often they develop axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as cording—tight, painful cords under the arm that can limit movement. Researchers will examine participants before surgery and at several points over six months, checking for cords, measuring shoulder mobility, pain, and arm swelling. The goal is to identify risk factors and timing of AWS, so that rehabilitation can start earlier for those most likely to be affected.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Axillary surgery (sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify which patients are more likely to develop cording after breast cancer surgery, allowing earlier rehabilitation and better arm function.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients, and the condition's variability could make findings less definitive.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Breast Cancer Lymphedema breast neoplasm Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AXILLARY WEB SYNDROME BREAST CANCER BREAST CANCER LYMPHEDEMA POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Antalya City Hospital
RECRUITING

Antalya, Kepez, 07080, Turkey (Türkiye)
Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, BAGCILAR, 34100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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