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LymphedemaExercise and fitnessProcedureDiagnostic testPhase 3

What this study is

The purpose of this study to test whether a comprehensive program may help the lymph fluid to drain out of the arm and prevent lymphedema in participants with breast cancer.

What's being tested

  • Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction

    Intervention · PROCEDURE

    Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction will happen at the time of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

  • Volumetric arm measurements

    Intervention · DIAGNOSTIC TEST

    Volumetric arm measurements will occur at each in-person postoperative visit time points.

  • Lymphatic massage

    Intervention · OTHER

  • Range of motion exercises

    Intervention · OTHER

  • Compression garment use

    Intervention · OTHER

    Participants will use compression garments 24 to 48 h after surgery and will continue daily use for at least 8 h a day for 3 months or until 3 months after any adjuvant treatments are completed

Both Lymphatic massage and Range of motion exercises

Participants will begin self-directed lymphatic massage 24 to 48 h after surgery and will continue to do lymphatic massage 3 times a week for 3 months after surgery or until 3 months after any adjuvant treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) are completed

Study details

Official title
A Prospective Cohort Study of Patients Undergoing ALND for Treatment of Breast Cancer: The Efficacy of a Comprehensive Prevention Program in Decreasing the Incidence of Lymphedema and Improving Quality of Life
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Conditions
Lymphedema · Lymphedema Arm · Lymphedema of Upper Arm · Breast Cancer · Breast Carcinoma · Female Breast Cancer
Enrolling
285 people
Starts
2023-11-16
Est. completion
2030-03-16
Design
Open-label, single group, Phase 3
Record
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