New hope for reducing chronic arm swelling in cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT03760744

Summary

This study tested whether adding a gentle suction therapy to standard massage and compression treatment works better for reducing arm swelling (lymphedema) that occurs after cancer surgery. Researchers enrolled 18 women with this chronic condition and used special MRI scans to see if the combined therapy improved fluid drainage and quality of life more than standard treatment alone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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