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

ConditionsLymphedema Lymphedema Arm Lymphedema of Upper Arm Breast Cancer Breast Carcinoma Female 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

Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)07920, Basking RidgeNew Jersey, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)07748, MiddletownNew Jersey, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)07645, MontvaleNew Jersey, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Limited Protocol Activities)11725, CommackNew York, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov