CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Progressive Resistance Exercise Training in the Management of Lymphedema.

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2026-03-06

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of progressive resistance exercise training on the clinical findings and functional outcomes of lymphedema in individuals who develop upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy).

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria: * Female, aged 30 to 60 years * Unilateral upper-limb lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer (surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy), diagnosed clinically by a physician * Excess limb volume of at least 10% relative to the unaffected limb, calculated from bilateral circumferential measurements using the truncated cone formula * At least 3 months post-surgery * Able to tolerate compression bandaging or a compression garment Exclusion criteria: * Within the first 3 months after surgery * Requiring reinitiation of active cancer treatment during the study period

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Percentage of excess limb volume

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07448467

SponsorUskudar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-15

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