Gentle touch for arm swelling after breast cancer surgery
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle hand-on technique (called Gentle Touch) to see if it helps reduce arm swelling in women who developed lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. It may offer a new way to manage this side effect.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 30 and 75 years old.
- You have had breast cancer surgery, including removal of underarm lymph nodes or just the sentinel node.
- You have lymphedema (swelling) in one arm that is at least 20mm (about 3/4 inch) bigger than the other arm.
- You do not have any other medical conditions that could interfere with the study.
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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