Screening For BCRL In Targeted Therapy For Breast Cancer

Recruiting Observational Study
Lymphedema Lymphedema Arm Lymphedema of Upper Arm Lymphedema of Upper Limb Lymphedema of the Hands Edema Edema Arm Breast Cancer Lymphedema Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Stage Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
261 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial

This a prospective, longitudinal study designed to track edema and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL) onset in breast cancer patients taking targeted therapy treatments for early and metastatic breast cancer. A Perometer and Sozo devise will be used to measure volume changes

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects who are receiving treatment in the MGH Breast Cancer Center who are enrolled in a DF/HCC-regulated targeted therapy trial for the treatment of early or metastatic breast cancer or patients being treated with a targeted therapy that may alter their risk of developing e…
Contacts

Alphonse G. Taghian, MD

617-643-1306

ataghian@partners.org

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