New wearable device eases arm swelling in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT04908254
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared a new wearable compression device (Dayspring) to a standard pneumatic pump for treating arm swelling caused by breast cancer treatment. Fifty adults with lymphedema used both devices in a crossover design. Researchers measured arm volume changes and quality of life over one month to see if the wearable device was safer and more effective.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2021
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females ≥ 18 years of age * Willing to sign the informed consent and deemed capable of following the study protocol * Subjects must have a diagnosis of primary or secondary unilateral upper extremity edema Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history or presence of a systemic disorder or condition that could place the subject at increased risk from sequential compression therapy * Inability or unwillingness to participate in all aspects of study protocol and/or inability to provide informed consent * Subjects with exam results that would prevent safe and effective use of the study device (cellulitis, open-wounds, healing-wounds, etc.) * Subjects must not have any diagnosed cognitive or physical impairment that would interfere with use of the device * Diagnosis of lipedema * Diagnosis of active or recurrent cancer (\< 3 months since completion of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or primary surgery for the cancer) * Diagnosis of Acute infection (in the last four weeks) * Diagnosis of acute thrombophlebitis (in last 6 months) * Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis within the previous 6 months * Diagnosis of pulmonary edema * Diagnosis of congestive heart failure (uncontrolled) * Diagnosis of chronic kidney disease with renal failure * Diagnosis of epilepsy * Subjects with poorly controlled asthma * Any condition where increased venous and lymphatic return is undesirable * Women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or nursing at study entry * Participation in any clinical trial of an investigational substance or device during the past 30 days
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ginger-K Lymphedema & Cancer Center
Morgan Hill, California, 95037, United States
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PT works
Los Altos, California, 94024, United States
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