Arm exercise with compression for breast cancer swelling
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining arm exercises with a pumping sleeve (pneumatic compression) helps reduce arm swelling in women who have lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. If you have mild to moderate swelling in one arm and finished your cancer treatments at least 3 months ago, this may be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 20 to 70.
- You had surgery for breast cancer on one side only.
- You have arm swelling (lymphedema) in that arm that is between 2 and 8 centimeters larger than your other arm.
- You finished chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatments at least 3 months ago.
- You are able to attend 12 treatment sessions and follow the study plan.
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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