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The preventive effect of self-manual lymphatic drainage during radiotherapy on breast cancer-related lymphedema

The preventive effect of self-manual lymphatic drainage during radiotherapy on breast cancer-related lymphedema

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120485
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-16
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Breast cancer

Interventions

Intervention group:Lymphedema self-management manual+ Manual lymphatic drainage. Patients are required to complete one self-administered lymphatic drainage procedure before and after each radiotherapy
Control group:Lymphedema self-management manual

Sponsors

Peking University First Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18 years and above; 2. Initially diagnosed with unilateral breast cancer at stage I to III through pathological examination; 3. Completed breast cancer surgery treatment and chemotherapy (if necessary); 4. Planned to receive radiotherapy, and the treatment plan includes regional lymph node irradiation; 5. Able to communicate and interact normally; 6. Voluntary to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who already have lymphedema.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence rate of lymphedema;Symptom experience of lymphedema;scar index;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Shoulder joint range of motion;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiu Fei

Peking University First Hospital

hscliufei@163.com+86 152 1058 7912

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026