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Exercise may cool down lymphedema in breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT06905639

Symptom relief Sponsor: Marta Arias Crespo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether a supervised program of aerobic and strength exercises can improve or prevent lymphedema—a painful arm swelling—in women who have had breast cancer treatment. Participants are assigned to either an exercise group or a no-exercise control group. Researchers use thermography (heat-sensing cameras) along with arm measurements and questionnaires to see if exercise reduces swelling, inflammation, and disability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
supervised aerobic and strength exercise program
What this could lead to
If effective, this exercise program could offer a drug-free way to reduce lymphedema swelling and improve arm function in breast cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial (9 participants) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. Exercise might not reduce lymphedema and could even worsen symptoms in some cases.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

9 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women over 18 years old diagnosed with breast cancer. * Residing in the province of León. * Not currently undergoing any physical exercise intervention at the time of the study. * Not participating in lifestyle modification programs at the time of the study. * Not presenting any relative or absolute sequelae from chemotherapy treatment that would pose a relative or absolute contraindication to their participation in this intervention (e.g., cardiological sequelae). * Having signed the informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presenting physical and/or psychological limitations that would hinder understanding or the ability to carry out the established intervention program. * Presenting an infection in the upper limbs or lymphangitis. * Fluid accumulation in the breast area requiring drainage at the time of the intervention. * Not having signed the informed consent to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm lymphedema Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast neoplasms Exercise Lymphedema Thermography

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad de León

    Ponferrada, León, 24400, Spain

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