Surgery to prevent 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 investigates the effectiveness of prophylactic lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) in preventing lymphedema in patients undergoing axilla dissection for breast cancer treatment. It is a blinded randomized prospective study involving 80 patients, where one group will receive LVA during their surgery while the other group will receive standard care. Patients will be followed for two years to assess the outcomes related to lymphedema development.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* lymph node + breast cancer requiring dissection

Exclusion Criteria:

* previous lymphedema
* BMI \>35

Where it's running

• Uz Gent
  Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bernard Depypere, MD — Uz Gent
• Study coordinator: Bernard Depypere, MD
• Email: bernard.depypere@ugent.be
• Phone: 093325730

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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.