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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Addenbrooke's Hospital
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Burnley General Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGBurnley, United Kingdom
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Gartnavel General Hospital
RECRUITINGGlasgow, United Kingdom
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLiverpool, United Kingdom
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
RECRUITINGSt Helens, United Kingdom
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Royal Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITINGPaisley, United Kingdom
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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
RECRUITINGWolverhampton, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom
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University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
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Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals
RECRUITINGWarrington, United Kingdom
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Wycombe Hospital
RECRUITINGHigh Wycombe, HP11 2TT, United Kingdom
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