CompletedNot Applicable

Adjustable Compression Wrap Versus Compression Bandage Reduce to Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema

Brazil72 participantsStarted 2021-07-01

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized clinical trial with women with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer. The intervention will consist of the use of self-adjusting clothing versus compressive bandaging (routine treatment of the institution). Self-adjusting clothing is expected to be more effective for the treatment of lymphedema reduction, when compared to standard treatment, in addition to promoting a better quality of life and functionality.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Age over 18 years
. Undergo surgical treatment for breast cancer
. Diagnosed with lymphedema in the upper limb stabilized for a period ≥6 months
. Indicated the second phase of compressive therapy / treatment of lymphedema

Exclusion criteria

. Bilateral lymphedema;
. Lymphedema since the preoperative period;
. Presence of phlogistic signs in the limb with lymphedema;

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

Arm volume

Timeframe: Assessment of arm volume will be on the before (1st day), 30 days, 6 months and 1 year after enrollment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04934098

SponsorInstituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-30

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