Simple survey may catch arm swelling before it starts

NCT ID NCT05929001

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at whether simple questionnaires can detect lymphedema—a painful arm swelling—earlier in breast cancer patients who had lymph nodes removed. Researchers compared patient-reported surveys to physical measurements like arm circumference in 101 participants. The goal is to find a faster, easier way to spot this complication and improve treatment timing.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive way to catch lymphedema earlier, improving treatment options for breast cancer patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study focused on measurement, not a treatment. Questionnaires may not be accurate enough to replace physical exams, and results may not apply to all patients.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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