A Study of a Comprehensive Prevention Program to Reduce Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in People With Breast Cancer

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-75
SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

About this trial

The purpose of this study to test whether a comprehensive program may help the lymph fluid to drain out of the arm and prevent lymphedema in participants with breast cancer.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Female sex

Diagnosis of breast cancer

Ages 18 to 75 years

Consented for unilateral ALND or for unilateral SLNB with possible ALND

Disqualifiers

Male sex

Does not speak English

Does not fit into study garment

Axillary recurrence

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction
  • Volumetric arm measurements
  • Lymphatic massage
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Compression garment use

Treatment groups

285 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group