A Study of a Comprehensive Prevention Program to Reduce Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in People With Breast Cancer (NCT06144164)
A Prospective Cohort Study of Patients Undergoing ALND for Treatment of Breast Cancer: The Efficacy of a Comprehensive Prevention Program in Decreasing the Incidence of Lymphedema and Improving Quality of Life
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study to test whether a comprehensive program may help the lymph fluid to drain out of the arm and prevent lymphedema in participants with breast cancer.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities) — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction (PROCEDURE)
- Volumetric arm measurements (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Lymphatic massage (OTHER)
- Range of motion exercises (OTHER)
- Compression garment use (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities) — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities) — Middletown, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities) — Montvale, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Limited Protocol Activities) — Commack, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities) — Harrison, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities) — New York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities) — Uniondale, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (646) 608-8042
Email: coriddim@mskcc.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.