Breathing technique may enhance lymphedema therapy in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT07676045
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether adding diaphragmatic breathing exercises to standard manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy reduces arm swelling and pain better than MLD alone in women who developed lymphedema after a radical mastectomy. Participants are female breast cancer survivors aged 18 to 65 with stage I or II lymphedema. The trial measures changes in arm circumference, shoulder movement, pain levels, and daily function over four weeks of treatment.
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Active substance
Manual lymphatic drainage and diaphragmatic breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this combination therapy could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce lymphedema swelling and improve arm function after breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of adding breathing exercises may be modest or not clinically significant.
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Locations
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Femwell Physiotherapy Clinic
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan