Using compression bandages to prevent lymphocele after mastectomy
Use of Compression Bandages in the Prevention of Post-mastectomy Lymphoceles
This study tests if using compression bandages after breast cancer surgery can help prevent fluid buildup and make recovery easier for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Trial ID | NCT04819542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of compression bandages in preventing lymphocele formation in patients undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer. The study aims to determine whether applying a compression bandage post-surgery can lead to a quicker reduction of lymphocele and decrease the need for drainage procedures. By comparing outcomes between patients who receive the bandage and those who do not, the trial seeks to establish a consensus on the management of this common postoperative complication. The ultimate goal is to improve patient recovery and reduce hospital stays.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 undergoing mastectomy with or without axillary dissection for breast cancer.
Not a fit: Patients with recurrent breast cancer, those undergoing immediate breast reconstruction, or individuals with certain medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of lymphocele and improve recovery times for patients after mastectomy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited consensus on lymphocele management, similar approaches using compression techniques have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years old, * Undergoing mastectomy-type surgery with or without axillary dissection for breast cancer * Affiliated with a health insurance plan Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrence of breast cancer, * Mastectomy with RMI (immediate breast reconstruction) at the same time of operation * Anticoagulant treatment at curative dose * Arteritis obliterans of the upper limbs, * Other cancer during treatment, * Decompensated heart failure, * Acute infectious episode (cellulitis, erysipelas, lymphangitis) * Acute deep vein thrombosis upper limb ipsilateral to mastectomy, * Cutaneous atrophy of the upper limb, * Bullous dermatoses, * Hyperalgesia of the shoulder * Inability to submit to the constraints of the protocol, * Impossibility for the patient to achieve self-restraint at the thoracic level * Pregnancy, * Feeding with milk * BMI\> 35 * Adult protected by law (guardianship, curatorship and safeguard of justice). * Anyone who is not in a position to give their consent in writing
Where this trial is running
Toulouse
- University Hospital — Toulouse, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julie MALLOIZEL DELAUNAY, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Julie MALLOIZEL DELAUNAY, MD
- Email: malloizel-delaunay.j@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 5 61 32 30 33
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.