New surgery aims to stop lymphedema before it starts

NCT ID NCT06989099

First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether repairing the lymphatic system during breast cancer surgery can prevent lymphedema, a painful arm swelling. Researchers will enroll 50 women with breast cancer who are already scheduled for lymph node removal. The goal is to see if this extra surgical step keeps the arm healthy.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

    Contact

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

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