Optimal Lymph Flow for Lymphedema
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Lymphatic pain refers to various pain sensations (e.g., pain, aching, soreness, tenderness, burning, stabbing) following breast cancer treatment. Lymphatic pain affects more than half of 4 million patients treated for breast cancer in the United States. Lymphatic pain significantly impairs patients' daily living function, increases psychological distress, and decreases quality of life. As a significant risk of lymphedema, lymphatic pain indicates an early stage of lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic and incurable swelling caused by an abnormal fluid build-up following breast cancer treatment. Without timely intervention in this early stage, lymphedema can progress into a chronic condition that no surgical or medical interventions can cure.
The purpose of the project is to adapt The-Optimal-Lymph-Flow (TOLF) in clinical practice. A digital lymphatic pain and lymphedema assessment will be implemented in clinical practice, conduct clinician training and deliver TOLF Self-Care interventions to patients with lymphatic pain.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Mei Rosemary Fu, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people who have had breast cancer treatment and are experiencing lymphatic pain or swelling in the arm, which may be an early sign of lymphedema. Participants should be able to use digital tools and follow self-care instructions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- The-Optimal-Lymph-Flow
Trial Overview
The study tests a program called The-Optimal-Lymph-Flow (TOLF), which includes digital assessments, clinician training, and teaching patients self-care techniques to manage lymphatic pain and prevent worsening swelling after breast cancer treatment.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The-Optimal-Lymph-Flow (TOLF Self-Care) is a non-pharmacological and digital behavioral intervention that builds patients' self-care skills to promote lymph flow that leads to complete pain reduction, reduced lymph fluid level, reversed mild lymphedema, and improved quality of life.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Lead Sponsor
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