Study reveals gap between perceived and measured swelling in breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07165275

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 203 breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, a chronic arm swelling condition. Researchers compared how patients perceived their swelling with actual physical measurements and examined how this gap affected quality of life. The goal was to understand the emotional and physical impact to help develop more personalized care strategies.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how patients' feelings about swelling relate to their quality of life, leading to more personalized care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study that does not test a new treatment. It only looks at existing data, so it cannot prove what causes better or worse quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Cancer Lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER RELATED LYMPHEDEMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Samsung Medical Center

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06351, South Korea

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