Could a soothing touch ease the painful swelling after breast cancer?

NCT ID NCT07257679

Summary

This study is testing if a gentle massage technique called 'Gentle Touch' can reduce painful arm swelling (lymphedema) in women who have had breast cancer surgery. It will involve 36 women receiving either the special massage or a standard treatment over 5 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in arm size and see if the approach improves daily life and function.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Roma, RM, 00179, Italy

  • Santa Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care

    RECRUITING

    Roma, RM, 00179, Italy

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