Could sticky tape ease breast cancer swelling? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07080476

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Universiteit Antwerpen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding kinesio tape to standard therapy helps women with long-term breast or trunk swelling after breast cancer treatment. About 128 participants will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus kinesio tape for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, swelling, and quality of life over six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: kinesio tape
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease pain and swelling for women with persistent lymphedema after breast cancer treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (128 participants) testing a tape addition to standard care. The benefit may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Cancer Lymphedema breast neoplasm primary lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER RELATED LYMPHEDEMA BREAST CANCER RELATED LYMPHOEDEMA BREAST EDEMA TRUNCAL LYMPHEDEMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

AZ Groeninge
RECRUITING

Kortrijk, 8500, Belgium
Ghent University Hospital
RECRUITING

Ghent, 9000, Belgium
Iridium Network
RECRUITING

Antwerp, 2610, Belgium
University of Antwerp
RECRUITING

Antwerp, 2000, Belgium

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