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UHFUS Characterization of Normal Lymphatic Anatomy

United States50 participantsStarted 2026-06-17

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective pilot study of breast cancer patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) or sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Participants will undergo ultra-high frequency ultrasound (UHFUS) imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) dye to map lymphatic channels between the wrist and elbow to investigate normal lymphatic anatomy in patients with breast cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Aged 18+ at the time of consent. * 2\. Confirmed breast cancer diagnosis * 3\. Planned ALND (CPT code: 38745) or SLNB (CPT code: 38900) for breast cancer treatment * 4\. Provision of a signed and dated informed consent form. * 5\. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. History of transient or permanent edema of the extremity, including edema ≥stage 1 per the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) staging system 15 * 2\. History of prior axillary nodal surgery * 3\. History of any lymphatic disease or venous disease of the upper extremity, including deep venous thrombosis

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

Outer lymphatic vessel diameter

Timeframe: During ultra-high frequency ultrasound imaging

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07677839

SponsorUniversity of California, Davis

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2036-03-01

Contact for this trial

Sheri Nichols

(916) 734-7289 slnichols@health.ucdavis.edu

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