New surgery aims to stop lymphedema before it starts
NCT ID NCT04241341
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a surgical technique called immediate lymphatic reconstruction can prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in breast cancer patients who need lymph node removal. About 180 women will be randomly assigned to receive either standard lymph node removal alone or with the additional reconstruction. The goal is to see if the extra procedure reduces the chance of developing lymphedema and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to prevent chronic arm swelling after breast cancer surgery, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 180 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure requires finding suitable lymphatic channels during surgery, which isn't always possible.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent and Followup)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Consent Only)
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Consent only)
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Consent Only)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Consent only)
Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Consent Only)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States