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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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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