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Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) Technique

Canada130 participantsStarted 2016-11

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to compare a new surgical technique (axillary reverse mapping) to standard axillary surgery in patients diagnosed with invasive or in situ breast cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy
. breast conserving surgery or mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection
. completion axillary lymph node dissection after positive sentinel lymph node biopsy
. cases receiving neo-adjuvant therapy (chemotherapy or hormonal therapy) who are having axillary lymph node dissection as part of their surgical treatment -

Exclusion criteria

. males with breast cancer
. women less than 18 years of age
. known allergic reaction to patent blue dye
. pregnant
. previous radiation therapy to affected side
. clinical N2/N3 disease -

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Lymphedema

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 6 months post-operative

Lymphedema

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 12 months post-operative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03109522

SponsorMcMaster University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-09

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