Gentle manipulation may boost dye uptake in breast cancer lymph node mapping
NCT ID NCT07269860
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) — gentle techniques like opening the chest and pumping the armpit — could help dye and radioactive tracer reach lymph nodes better than standard massage alone. 27 women having breast-conserving surgery for first-time breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if OMM improves the surgeon's ability to spot cancer in lymph nodes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM)
What this could lead to
If OMM improves dye and tracer uptake, it could help surgeons find cancer in lymph nodes more accurately during breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 27 participants. It tests a technique, not a treatment, so it won't directly improve survival or cure cancer.
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Locations
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Banner University Medical Center - Tucson
Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States