Manual Lymphatic Drainage Breast Massage in Breast Cancer Patients After Breast Conserving Surgery

Part of paid clinical trials in Los Angeles, California.

Sponsor
University of Southern California
Study ID
NCT06297265
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Anatomic Stage 0 Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Localized Breast Carcinoma

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Lymphedema Management — OTHER
    Undergo MLD breast massage
  • Questionnaire Administration — OTHER
    Ancillary studies
  • Adjuvant breast radiation therapy — RADIATION
    Using standard 3D conformal or intensity modulated techniques, patients will receive standard fractionation or moderate hypofractionation radiation therapy. The radiation treatment will last for 3 to 6 weeks, with the length of treatment depending on patient's specific clinical situation.

Study Details

This phase II trial evaluates manual lymphatic drainage breast massage for reducing treatment-related side effects in women undergoing radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery for breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body (localized). Breast conserving surgery can be an effective treatment option for early stage breast cancer, but it can also be associated with side effects including fluid collection in tissues/swelling (lymphedema), pain, reduced quality of life, and poorer body image. Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique used to reduce swelling. It may be a safe and effective way to reduce treatment-related side effects in women receiving radiation therapy after surgery for localized breast cancer.

Key Dates

Start date
May 24, 2024
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
50 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

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

Primary Outcome Measure

Rate of compliance of MLD breast massage sessions [ Time Frame: Up to 1 month after completion of radiation ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos AngelesCalifornia90033
Kimberly Arieli, RN
[email protected]
323-865-0451
May L. Tao, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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