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Can a machine replace hands-on therapy for breast cancer arm swelling?

NCT ID NCT07154043

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

Summary

This study looks at whether using a compression sleeve (intermittent pneumatic compression) can replace or be added to standard manual lymphatic drainage to reduce arm swelling in breast cancer survivors. About 45 women with long-term lymphedema will be assigned to one of three groups: compression alone, manual therapy alone, or both. The goal is to see which approach works best for reducing arm size and improving movement and quality of life.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female gender * Patients aged 18-65 years * Having a history of unilateral mastectomy and lymph node dissection at least one year ago due to breast cancer diagnosis. * Having unilateral breast cancer-related upper extremity lymphedema (\>20% volume difference between the two upper extremities or \>2 cm difference in circumference at any measured point) according to the diagnostic criteria of the International Society of Lymphology (Committee 2023) for at least six months. * Not having received lymphedema treatment or exercise therapy for the last six months * Completing breast cancer primary treatment at least 6 months ago (except hormone therapy/aromatase inhibitors) Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral breast cancer * Bilateral axillary lymph node dissection * Metastatic breast cancer * Receiving ongoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy * Primary or bilateral lymphedema * Having active cancer * Presence of stage 3 lymphedema * Uncontrolled serious systemic disease (cardiopulmonary diseases, arterial or venous diseases, renal dysfunction, uncontrolled hypertension or hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia, scleroderma, Sudek's atrophy). * Current or recent (within the last 3 months) infection (cellulitis, lymphangitis) or deep venous thrombosis * Presence of open wounds * Using medications that may affect body fluid and electrolyte balance (diuretics, etc.). * Individuals with serious mental and sensory problems * Being pregnant * Body mass index \>40 kg/m2

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Conditions

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Breast Cancer Lymphedema

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Locations

  • Pamukkale University

    RECRUITING

    Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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