Home-based exercise and lymph drainage for breast cancer lymphedema
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests a home-based program that combines exercises and a simple self-drainage technique to reduce arm swelling after breast cancer treatment. It uses video sessions and self-management tools to help you do it on your own schedule.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 65 years old.
- You had surgery for breast cancer on one side, including removal of lymph nodes under the arm.
- You finished all your cancer treatments (surgery, radiation, chemo) at least 3 months ago.
- You have arm swelling that is mild to moderate (stage I or II lymphedema), with at least a 5% size difference between your arms.
- You haven't had special lymphatic drainage massage, compression bandaging, or structured resistance training in the last 3 months.
- You have a smartphone or tablet and can use it effectively, and you have a compression sleeve or garment that you wear regularly.
- You do not have severe heart or lung problems, active cancer that has spread, or current infections in the swollen arm.
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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