SuspendedNot Applicable

Using an Adjustable Compression Garment for Secondary Upper Limb Lymphoedema

Stopped: Researcher unable to continue.

Ireland30 participantsStarted 2025-10-30

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the use of an adjustable compression garment in the treatment of patients with Breast Cancer related upper limb Lymphoedema. This study will be conducted as part of a MSc qualification at the Institute of Technology Sligo in Ireland with all therapy sessions taking place in the Physiotherapy Department of Sligo University Hospital (formerly Sligo General Hospital). The study will be conducted in conjunction with Sligo University Hospital and it has attained ethical approval through the relevant University Hospital Ethics Committee.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Upper limb lymphoedema (secondary to breast cancer) diagnosed by a consultant * Aged \> 18 years. * Males and females. * Stage 2 Lymphoedema. * \>10% volume difference between upper limbs. * Cognitive ability to understand the programme. Exclusion Criteria: * Involvement in other studies or rehabilitation programmes. * Active infection disease progression. * Congestive Cardiac Failure. * Non-English speakers. * Under 18's. * Poor cognition for treatment compliance or consent. * Pregnant, or currently breast feeding.

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

Limb Volume - Circumferential Measurements.

Timeframe: Over a 6 month period. (10 min testing time)

Short Form 36 (SF-36): Quality of Life questionnaire.

Timeframe: Over a 6 month period. (10 min testing time)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04435639

SponsorInstitute of Technology, Sligo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-30

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