Lymphatic Drainage Versus Ultrasound for Postpartum Breast Engorgement: A Pilot Study (NCT06129344) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lymphatic Drainage Versus Ultrasound for Postpartum Breast Engorgement: A Pilot Study
Stopped: Recruitment was lower than the target 153 due to the pandemic, with only 35 participants. Four dropped out due to pandemic restrictions and health issues. The study will still proceed with analysis.
Taiwan31 participantsStarted 2022-07-01
Plain-language summary
In this article, women were randomly assigned to the manual lymphatic drainage group, therapeutic ultrasound group, and control group, and the breast pain, swelling hardness, and milk excretion before and after each treatment were measured.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Over 20 years old
* Physiological breast swelling, breast heaviness, lumps, milk plugging, breast pain after childbirth
* Able to read and understand Chinese
* At least four points on the Breast Swelling Scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* Autoimmune system problems
* physical and mental health problems
* Breast abscesses, mastitis
* Breast implants
* Cardiac pacemakers
* Malignant tumors
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
1
The Breast Enhancement Assessment Scale
Timeframe: Change from Baseline The Breast Enhancement Assessment Scale at 3day
2
The Visual Analogue Scale for Pain；VASP
Timeframe: Change from Baseline The Visual Analogue Scale for Pain；VASP at 3day
3
The Total Daily Milk Volume
Timeframe: Change from Baseline The Total Daily Milk Volume at 3day