Screening for lymphedema in breast cancer patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to detect and assess symptoms, functional disability, and quality of life changes in breast cancer patients related to lymphedema. It involves collecting patient-reported outcomes, objective measurements, and clinical information to create a comprehensive database. The study utilizes a prospective design, where patients will undergo various assessments, including questionnaires and bioimpedance spectroscopy, before, during, and after their breast cancer treatment. The goal is to improve early detection of lymphedema and contribute valuable data to the existing literature.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer
* Ability to obtain physical positioning for perometry (e.g. abducting shoulder to 90 degrees) and BIS measurements (e.g. standing without aid)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Evidence of distant metastatic disease that may cause edema,
* Previous breast cancer
* History of lymphedema
* Pregnancy at the time of accrual and/or cardiac implants (contraindications for BIS)
* Medical conditions that cause fluid retention or swelling (e.g. axillary cancer recurrence, renal insufficiency, congestive heart failure).

Where it's running

• Massachusetts General Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alphonse G Taghian, MD PhD — Massachusetts General Hospital

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.