Can a gentle touch ease arm swelling in breast cancer survivors?

NCT ID NCT07257679

First seen Dec 04, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests a special massage technique called 'Gentle Touch' to reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) in women treated for breast cancer. Thirty-six women aged 30 to 75 will receive either Gentle Touch or standard care over 10 sessions. The goal is to see if this gentle method improves swelling and quality of life.

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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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