Massage may reduce swelling after breast cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT06297265
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle massage technique called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can reduce swelling, pain, and other side effects in women receiving radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer. Fifty women will be enrolled, and researchers will track how well they follow the massage routine and whether it improves symptoms like breast swelling and quality of life.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) breast massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease swelling and discomfort after breast cancer radiation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The main goal is to see if women will stick with the massage routine, not yet to prove it works.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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