Effects of Lymph Drainage on Patients With Axillary Web Syndrome (NCT06438848) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Lymph Drainage on Patients With Axillary Web Syndrome
34 participantsStarted 2024-06
Plain-language summary
Effects of a physical therapy program combined with manual lymphatic drainage on shoulder pain and function, quality of life, lymphedema incidence in breast cancer patients with axillary web syndrome following axillary dissection: A randomized controlled trial.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* had a breast cancer dissection with lymphadenectomy and/or sentinel lymph node biopsy and a subsequent appearance of AWS (diagnosed by physical examination and also by using the Screening Test AWS (ST-AWS)) \[35\].
* suffering of pain that exceeds 6-8 points (measured by the numeric rating scale (NRS)) in the region of the cording on the upper/lower arm, elbow, and dorsum site, and
* have visible or palpable cords in the arm or breast.
Exclusion Criteria:
* suffering of both acute thrombosis and lymphedema,
* suffering of skin issues like infections or musculoskeletal conditions like adhesive capsulitis, rheumatoid arthritis, pectoral muscle tightness, and diseases of the rotator cuff, and/or
* having cording that doesn't involve an arm and only affects the chest or side of the thorax.
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.