Lymphedema therapy and its effect on stress and antioxidants
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special therapy for arm swelling (lymphedema) after breast cancer treatment can reduce oxidative stress (a sign of cell damage) and boost antioxidants. It may help you if you have stage 2 or 3 lymphedema.
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Who can take part
- You have arm swelling (lymphedema) after breast cancer treatment
- Your lymphedema is at stage 2 or stage 3
- You haven't had lymphedema treatment in the last 3 months
- You don't have severe heart failure or irregular heartbeat
- You don't have an active infection in the swollen arm
- You're not currently on chemotherapy and don't have liver disease
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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