Breast Cancer Lymphedema clinical trials
The registry lists 124 studies for Breast Cancer Lymphedema across more than 10 countries. 39 are recruiting or about to start. 105 of them are mainly about Breast Cancer Lymphedema (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-12.
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Who runs them
Marmara University (6) · Cairo University (4) · Massachusetts General Hospital (4) · Violeta Pajero Otero (3) · Samsung Medical Center (3) · Ege University (3) · Assiut University (3) · Dokuz Eylul University (3)
What is being tested here
Drugs under test in Breast Cancer Lymphedema studies, those with the most open studies first. Medicines only given beside them are not counted. How drugs are counted
| Drug | Open | Phase 3 | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indocyanine Green | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tacrolimus | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bupivacaine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Triamcinolone | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
The 10 nearest, phase 3 first
- Jan 2027Does Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Decrease the Risk of Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection · Phase 3 · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Nov 2026Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program Supported by Self-Management for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema · Istanbul University
- Dec 2026Comparison of IPC Therapy as an Alternative or an Adjunct to MLD Within CDT for BCRL · Pamukkale University
- Dec 2026Investigation of the Effects of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema · Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Dec 2026Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis as Treatment for Lymphedema · Odense University Hospital
- Jan 2027Gentle Touch for Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema · I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia
- Mar 2027Effects of Combined Upper Extremity Exercise and Pneumatic Compression Therapy on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema · Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
- May 2027Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis for Prevention of Upper Limb Lymphedema · Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
- Jun 2027LYMPHA Procedure for the Prevention of Lymphedema After Axillary Lymphadenectomy · Stanford University
- Jun 2027Early Intervention · Massachusetts General Hospital
Who these studies take
Of the 24 Breast Cancer Lymphedema studies recruiting now, 8 (33%) set no upper age limit and 9 (38%) stop at 75 or younger. 0 (0%) take children under 18. 20 (83%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 2 (8%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 18 | 19 (79%) | 3 (13%) |
| 30 | 23 (96%) | 4 (17%) |
| 40 | 23 (96%) | 4 (17%) |
| 50 | 24 (100%) | 4 (17%) |
| 65 | 23 (96%) | 4 (17%) |
| 75 | 18 (75%) | 3 (13%) |
| 85 | 11 (46%) | 3 (13%) |
Across all 124 studies, recruiting or not: 48% stop at 75 or younger and 26% at 65; 4% take children; 84% are for women only and 0% for men only; 10% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
How long Breast Cancer Lymphedema studies take
Of 69 interventional studies with no phase under Breast Cancer Lymphedema, half reached primary completion within 18 months of starting, counting those still running.
| Start to primary completion | Every sponsor | Industry | Non-industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventional, no phase | 18 mo10–34 · 69 studies | — | 18 mo10–34 · 66 studies |
| Observational | 12 mo6–27 · 12 studies | — | — |
Each figure is the month by which half the studies had reached primary completion, with the range in which the middle half did. Studies still running count until their last registry update; studies that stopped early are left out. Phase 1 includes early phase 1; observational means prospective or not stated, as retrospective and cross-sectional studies date a window of data rather than a study. How these figures are worked out
What changed recently
From the registry's own updates since Oct 15, 2026.
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Studies
Recruiting first, then most recently updated. Showing 50 of 124. Browse all 124 → or search them.
- Screening For BCRL In Targeted Therapy For Breast CancerRecruitingNCT051428001 country
- Comparison of Reliability, Time Cost, and Participant Comfort of Lymphedema Assessments in Upper ExtremityNot yet recruitingNCT07921290
- The LYMPH Trial - Microsurgical Versus Conservative Treatment of Chronic Breast Cancer Associated LymphedemaRecruitingNCT05890677Not applicable15 countries
- EFFECT OF ESWT ON BREAST-CANCER RELATED LYMPHEDEMARecruitingNCT07854262Not applicable1 country
- Effect of Resisted Deep Breathing and Myofascial Release in PostmastectomyRecruitingNCT07576270Not applicable1 country
- A Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Compliance of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Comparing Indocyanine-Green (ICG) Guided vs. Traditional Guided in Patients Undergoing Axillary Node Dissection for the Treatment of Breast CancerRecruitingNCT06327490Phase 21 country
- Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Cancer Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Functional OutcomesRecruitingNCT077802401 country
- LYMPHA Procedure for the Prevention of Lymphedema After Axillary LymphadenectomyRecruitingNCT05366699Not applicable1 country
- Early InterventionNot yet recruitingNCT05326165Not applicable1 country
- Effects of Core-Focused Exercise Training and Kinesiology Taping in Women With Breast Cancer-Related LymphedemaNot yet recruitingNCT07673939Not applicable1 country
- Preoperative Indocyanine Green Lymphography and High-Frequency Ultrasound as Predictors of Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Outcome in Post-Mastectomy Upper Limb LymphedemaNot yet recruitingNCT07614815Not applicable1 country
- ILR to Prevent BRCL_MCC 23608RecruitingNCT07127003Not applicable1 country
- Investigation of the Effects of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Related LymphedemaRecruitingNCT06697158Not applicable1 country
- Effects of Combined Upper Extremity Exercise and Pneumatic Compression Therapy on Breast Cancer-Related LymphedemaNot yet recruitingNCT07459881Not applicable1 country
- Comparison of IPC Therapy as an Alternative or an Adjunct to MLD Within CDT for BCRLRecruitingNCT07154043Not applicable1 country
- Pedicled Lateral Chest Wall Lymph-Adipofascial Flap to Prevent Arm Lymphedema After Breast Cancer SurgeryNot yet recruitingNCT07415200Not applicable1 country
- Combined Exercise Effects in Breast Cancer-related LymphedemaNot yet recruitingNCT07365618Not applicable1 country
- Gentle Touch for Post-Mastectomy LymphedemaRecruitingNCT07257679Phase 41 country
- Effectiveness of a Therapeutic Exercise Program With Specific Upper Limb Exercises to Reduce Lymphedema and Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pre-post Study (LYNMA)Not yet recruitingNCT07170631Not applicable
- Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Patients With Chronic Breast and/or Truncal Oedema After Treatment for Breast Cancer.RecruitingNCT07080476Not applicable1 country
- Reliability of Myoton in Evaluating Skin Biomechanics in Breast Cancer-Related LymphedemaNot yet recruitingNCT07086053Not applicable
- Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis for Prevention of Upper Limb LymphedemaNot yet recruitingNCT07026292Not applicable
- Effect of Thera-Band Versus Swiss Ball Exercises on Postural Stability in Post Mastectomy LymphedemaNot yet recruitingNCT07019311Not applicable1 country
- LymphoVenous Anastomosis to Prevent Breast Cancer Related LymphedemaRecruitingNCT05601037Not applicable1 country
- LLLT for BCRL: a Randomized, Placebo-controlled StudyRecruitingNCT05725265Not applicable1 country
- The Robot-LVA Study: Robot-assisted Microsurgical Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis in Breast Cancer-related LymphedemaRecruitingNCT06532955Not applicable1 country
- Development of the Wearable Arm Volume Measurement Device and Mobile ApplicationNot yet recruitingNCT06507033Not applicable
- Airwave Compression Therapy to Prevent Breast Cancer-related LymphedemaRecruitingNCT06495034Not applicable1 country
- The Effect of Hand Exercises on Upper Limb Volume, Quality of Life, and Hand Function in Breast Cancer SurvivorsRecruitingNCT05983380Not applicable1 country
- Effect of BOSU Exercises Added to Complete Decongestive Treatment on Balance in Breast Cancer-associated Lymphedema.Not yet recruitingNCT06182046Not applicable
- Comparing Level 1 Compression Sleeves With Routine Care in Preventing Breast Cancer-related Arm LymphedemaRecruitingNCT06095323Not applicable1 country
- Lymphatic Response to Resistance Exercise in Breast Cancer SurvivorsNot yet recruitingNCT06113627Not applicable1 country
- Effect of Wii-console Based Exercise on Shoulder Range of Motion for Post-mastectomy Lymphedema PatientsRecruitingNCT05726656Not applicable1 country
- Lymphedema Treatment RegistryNot yet recruitingNCT04272372
- Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Management of Breast Cancer-related LymphedemaRecruitingNCT04690439Not applicable1 country
- Effect of Prophylactic Medical Compression Therapy on the Reduction of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema in Patients With Adjuvant Docetaxel Chemotherapy: a Randomized Controlled StudyRecruitingNCT04787029Not applicable1 country
- A Non-randomized, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Dayspring Technology for Patients With Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL) After Lymphatic SurgeryRecruitingNCT04888975Not applicable1 country
- Nomogram to Predict Breast Cancer Related LymphedemaRecruitingNCT04665882Not applicable1 country
- Identification and Preservation of Arm LymphaticsRecruitingNCT04446494Not applicable1 country
- The BEACON Trial: Diagnostic Tools for Breast Lymphedema After Treatment for Breast CancerActive, not recruitingNCT069000231 country
- The Effectiveness of Lymphatic Bypass SupermicrosurgeryActive, not recruitingNCT05682885Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy of Complete Decongestive Therapy for Limb Lymphedema: Response Profile and Predictive ModelingCompletedNCT078785981 country
- Complete Decongestive Therapy Versus Non-pneumatic Compression Therapy in Post Mastectomy LymphedemaCompletedNCT07217288Not applicable1 country
- Radial Shock Wave Treatment Alongside Decongestive Care for Arm Swelling After Breast CancerCompletedNCT07862296Not applicable1 country
- Can Deep Fascial Thickness Predict Treatment Response in Patients With Postmastectomy Lymphedema? An Ultrasonographic ApproachCompletedNCT078100361 country
- Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program Supported by Self-Management for Breast Cancer-Related LymphedemaActive, not recruitingNCT07794904Not applicable1 country
- Effect of the Axillary Lymphatic /Vein Reflux Ratio on Postoperative Upper Limb Edema and Dysfunction in Breast CancerCompletedNCT052465921 country
- Effect of CKC and WS Exercises on Postural Stability in Unilateral Post Mastectomy LymphedemaCompletedNCT06977620Not applicable1 country
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage With Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Post Radical MastectomyActive, not recruitingNCT07676045Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of Sympathetic Skin Response and Its Relationship With Clinical Response to Complex Decongestive Therapy in Patients With Postmastectomy LymphedemaCompletedNCT075852531 country