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Supportive care (MLD breast massage) for Breast Cancer

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Led By May L Tao, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Southern California
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 year
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Study Summary

This trial is testing if gentle massage therapy can help reduce side effects in women undergoing radiation therapy after surgery for localized breast cancer. Manual lymphatic drainage is a technique that can reduce swelling and improve quality of

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women with localized breast cancer who have undergone breast conserving surgery and are receiving radiation therapy. It aims to help those experiencing side effects like lymphedema, pain, and body image concerns.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing manual lymphatic drainage, a gentle massage technique designed to reduce swelling and other side effects from radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery in early stage breast cancer patients.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Manual lymphatic drainage is generally considered safe with minimal risk of side effects. However, some may experience mild skin irritation or discomfort during the procedure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Rate of compliance of MLD breast massage sessions
Secondary outcome measures
Assess the effect of MLD breast massage breast edema
Assess the effect of MLD breast massage on body image
Assess the effect of MLD breast massage on functional status
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Supportive care (MLD breast massage)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients undergo MLD breast massage over 30-60 minutes BIW for the duration of SOC radiation therapy and for 1 month thereafter.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Southern CaliforniaLead Sponsor
906 Previous Clinical Trials
1,595,999 Total Patients Enrolled
12 Trials studying Breast Cancer
4,544 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,687 Previous Clinical Trials
40,930,321 Total Patients Enrolled
941 Trials studying Breast Cancer
1,543,396 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
May L Tao, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Southern California

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any available positions for patients in this ongoing clinical trial?

"As per information on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this particular study is currently closed. The trial was initially posted on April 1st, 2024 and last modified on March 5th, 2024. Despite the current inactivity regarding patient recruitment for this specific trial, it's worth noting that there are a total of 2358 other trials actively seeking participants at present."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Breast Massage in Breast Cancer Patients After Breast Conserving Surgery
2024. "Manual Lymphatic Drainage Breast Massage in Breast Cancer Patients After Breast Conserving Surgery". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06297265.
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