New surgery aims to stop arm swelling after breast cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT07127003

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

Summary

This study tests a procedure called Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction (ILR) done during breast cancer surgery to prevent lymphedema, a painful arm swelling. About 98 high-risk women will be randomly assigned to receive ILR or standard care. Researchers will track who develops lymphedema over two years and compare quality of life between the groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Breast Cancer Lymphedema breast neoplasm lymphedema

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

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    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

  • Tampa General Hospital

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    Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States

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  • University of South Florida

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    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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