New surgical audit aims to reduce arm swelling in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07085442

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is auditing a surgical technique called Targeted Sentinel Node Biopsy (TSNB) for breast cancer patients who have a small number of cancer cells in their lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this less invasive procedure can accurately identify cancer spread while causing less arm swelling than traditional lymph node removal. Researchers will track outcomes in 300 patients across the UK.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Targeted Sentinel Node Biopsy (TSNB) - a surgical procedure

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that TSNB is a safe and effective way to stage breast cancer, potentially reducing the need for more extensive lymph node removal and lowering the risk of arm swelling.

What could go wrong

This is an observational audit, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not change practice immediately, and the procedure's accuracy depends on surgeon skill and patient selection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm metastatic malignant neoplasm in the lymph nodes

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  • Addenbrooke's Hospital

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    Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  • Burnley General Teaching Hospital

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    Burnley, United Kingdom

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  • Gartnavel General Hospital

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    Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  • Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  • Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

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    St Helens, United Kingdom

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  • Royal Alexandra Hospital

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    Paisley, United Kingdom

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  • The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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    Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom

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  • The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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    Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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  • University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool

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    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

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  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton

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    Derby, United Kingdom

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  • Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals

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    Warrington, United Kingdom

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  • Wycombe Hospital

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    High Wycombe, HP11 2TT, United Kingdom

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