Core exercises and taping for breast cancer-related lymphedema
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study tests if combining core-strengthening exercises with kinesiology tape can reduce pain and improve movement in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. It may help if you have arm or trunk swelling and pain in your back, chest, or neck.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- You have early-stage lymphedema (stage 1 or 2) after breast cancer surgery, and it has been at least 6 months since the surgery
- You have finished chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment
- You have moderate to severe pain (score of 3 or more on a 0–10 scale) in your lower back, mid back, or neck
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or below
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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