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Tape or laser: which eases Post-Mastectomy arm swelling better?

NCT ID NCT06808178

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two non-drug treatments—kinesio taping and low-level laser therapy—on 66 women with arm swelling (lymphedema) after mastectomy for stage II breast cancer. The goal was to see which method better reduced arm size, improved hand grip strength, and eased shoulder pain. Results could help guide simple, at-home or clinic-based care for this common side effect.

What this could mean

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Active substance
kinesio taping and low-level laser therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, these therapies could offer non-drug options to reduce arm swelling and improve quality of life for women after breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up, so results may not apply broadly. The treatments are supportive, not curative.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 55 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * persistence of lymphedema following mastectomy or breast conservative surgery for at least 3 months * minimum volume difference of 200 mL or an average difference in arm circumference of 2 cm or 10% between healthy and affected limbs. * Femal with unilateral lymphedema from 40 to 55 years old Exclusion Criteria: * • Any disease lead to swelling * Medication especially diuretics * allergy * infection * pregnancy * heart band kidney disease * bilateral lymphedema * skin disease * chronic inflammatory disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Breast cancer stage II Lymphedema

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo -Beni-Suif University Hospital

    GIZA, Cairo Governorate, 11865, Egypt

  • Cairo University Hospital

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11865, Egypt

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