New surgery aims to stop arm swelling after breast cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT07233863

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a surgery called lymphovenous bypass (LVB) to prevent lymphedema—painful arm swelling—in breast cancer patients who had lymph nodes removed. About 136 participants will either get LVB plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone. The goal is to see if the surgery reduces swelling and improves quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Dharmais National Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 11420, Indonesia

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