Trial name or title |
Prevention of breast cancer‐related lymphoedema following axillary lymph node clearance. |
Methods |
Parallel group randomised controlled trial, 36 month follow‐up, N = 178. |
Participants |
People who have had axillary node clearance for breast cancer. |
Interventions |
Manual lymph drainage, in addition to skin care, compression garments and exercise vs skin care, compression garments and exercise only. |
Outcomes |
Limb volume using circumference measurements, validation of bio‐impedance technology. |
Starting date |
1‐10‐2011 |
Contact information |
Pain, S, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7UY, United Kingdom, simon.pain@nnuh.nhs.uk |
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