Exercise may cool down lymphedema in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT06905639
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a supervised program of aerobic and strength exercises can improve or prevent lymphedema—a painful arm swelling—in women who have had breast cancer treatment. Participants are assigned to either an exercise group or a no-exercise control group. Researchers use thermography (heat-sensing cameras) along with arm measurements and questionnaires to see if exercise reduces swelling, inflammation, and disability.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- supervised aerobic and strength exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this exercise program could offer a drug-free way to reduce lymphedema swelling and improve arm function in breast cancer survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial (9 participants) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. Exercise might not reduce lymphedema and could even worsen symptoms in some cases.
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Conditions
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Universidad de León
Ponferrada, León, 24400, Spain
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