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Head and Neck Squamous Cell CarcinomaNCT06815705

Reconstruction of Cervical Lymphatic System During Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Surgery

A study testing Vascularized lymphatic transplantation in people with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphedema, Secondary, run by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University at 1 site in China.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors. At present, the standard treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network(NCCN) treatment guideline in the United States and the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology(CSCO)… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
What is being tested?
Vascularized lymphatic transplantation
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
23 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
20 Mar 2025to Dec 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • This study selected T2-3,N0-3,M0; Patients with T4a,N0-3,M0 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (AJCC 8th) can be treated surgically with flap repair and no axillary lymphatic metastasis.
  • No history of other malignant tumors 3.18-75 years old
  • 4. Baseline check is normal:
  • In the past 14 days without the use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, the absolute value of neutrophil (ANC) ≥1.5x109/L;
  • Platelets ≥100×109/L in the past 14 days without blood transfusion;
  • Hemoglobin >9g/dL in the last 14 days without blood transfusion or use of erythropoietin;
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  • Total bilirubin ≤1.5× upper limit of normal (ULN);
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤2.5×ULN (ALT or AST ≤5×ULN in patients with liver metastasis);
  • Serum creatinine ≤1.5×ULN and creatinine clearance (calculated by Cockcroft- Gault formula) ≥60 ml/min;
  • Good coagulation function, defined as International standardized ratio (INR) or prothrombin time (PT) ≤1.5 times ULN;
  • Normal thyroid function, defined as thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) within the normal range. If baseline TSH is outside the normal range, subjects with total T3 (or FT3) and FT4 within the normal range can also be enrolled;
  • The myocardial enzyme profile is within the normal range (if the researchers comprehensively judge that the simple laboratory abnormality is not clinically significant, it is also allowed to be included);
  • For female subjects of reproductive age, a urine or serum pregnancy test should be taken and the result is negative within 3 days prior to the first treatment (day
  • 1 of cycle 1). If the urine pregnancy test results cannot be confirmed as negative, a blood pregnancy test is requested. Women of non-reproductive age were defined as at least one year after menopause or having undergone surgical sterilization or hysterectomy;
  • If there is a risk of conception, all subjects (male or female) should use contraception with an annual failure rate of less than 1% for the entire duration of treatment up to 120 days after the last treatment (or 180 days after the last chemotherapy drug administration).
  • No axillary lymph node metastasis.

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosis of other malignant tumors, or treatment of HNSCC did not start.
  • Prior to treatment, an active autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment (e.g. use of disease-modifying drugs, glucocorticoids, or immunosuppressants) has occurred within the previous 2 years. Replacement therapies (such as thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic glucocorticoids for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency) are not considered systemic therapy;
  • Known allogeneic organ transplantation (except corneal transplantation) or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation;
  • Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (i.e. HIV 1/2 antibody positive);
  • Untreated active hepatitis B (defined as HBsAg positive and HBV-DNA copy number detected greater than the upper limit of normal value in the laboratory of the research center);
  • Note: Hepatitis B subjects who meet the following criteria can also be enrolled:
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  • Pre-treatment HBV viral load <1000 copies /ml (200 IU/ml), subjects should receive anti-HBV therapy throughout study treatment to avoid viral reactivation
  • For subjects with anti-HBC (+), HBsAg (-), anti-HBS (-) and HBV viral load (-), prophylactic anti-HBV therapy is not required, but close monitoring of viral reactivation is required
  • Active HCV-infected subjects (HCV antibody positive and HCV-RNA levels above the lower limit of detection);
  • Pregnant or lactating women;
  • The presence of any serious or uncontrolled systemic disease, such as:
  • The resting electrocardiogram has major abnormal rhythm, conduction or morphology, such as complete left bundle branch block, heart block above Ⅱ degree, ventricular arrhythmia or atrial fibrillation;
  • Unstable angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, New York Heart Association (NYHA) grade ≥ 2 chronic heart failure;
  • Any arterial thrombosis, embolism or ischemia occurred within 6 months before treatment, such as myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack;
  • Poor blood pressure control (systolic > 140 mmHg, diastolic > 90 mmHg);
  • There is a history of non-infectious pneumonia requiring glucocorticoid therapy within 1 year prior to treatment, or there is currently clinically active interstitial lung disease;
  • Active pulmonary tuberculosis;
  • There is an active or uncontrolled infection that requires systemic treatment;
  • Clinically active diverticulitis, abdominal abscess, gastrointestinal obstruction;
  • Liver diseases such as cirrhosis, decompensated liver disease, acute or chronic active hepatitis;
  • Poor diabetes control (fasting blood glucose (FBG) > 10mmol/L);
  • Urine routine indicated urine protein ≥++, and confirmed 24-hour urine protein quantity > 1.0 g;
  • Patients with mental disorders who cannot cooperate with treatment;
  • Axillary lymphatic metastasis
  • Medical history or evidence of disease that may interfere with the test results, prevent participants from fully participating in the study, abnormal treatment or laboratory test values, or other conditions that the investigator considers unsuitable for enrollment. The Investigator considers other potential risks unsuitable for participation in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Wang Youyuan, Doctor contact

13631333312 ext. 86

Wangyy78@mail.sysu.edu.cn

China1 site

  • Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: An Exploratory Study of Reconstruction of Cervical Lymphatic System by Vascularized Lymphoid Tissue Transplantation During Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Surgery

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors. At present, the standard treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network(NCCN) treatment guideline in the United States and the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology(CSCO) treatment guideline in China is a comprehensive treatment model based on surgery, supplemented by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunization and targeted therapy. Neck lymph dissection is one of the most important surgical procedures for the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The injury of surgery and postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy leads to inadequate drainage of lymphatic system, leading to head and neck lymphedema.

Vascularized lymph node transplantation is successfully used in the treatment of upper and lower limb lymphedema, but has not been reported in the treatment of head and neck lymphedema.

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At present, neck lymph dissection is the standard surgical protocol for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and there is no clear evidence that neck lymph dissection can be avoided. The dorsal thoracic artery flap can be used to make the flap of chimeric axillary lymph node, and can also be used as one of the vascularized lymph transplantation donor areas for the treatment of lymphedema without increasing the risk of upper limb lymphedema in the donor area.

Therefore, the investigators propose: Can the function of the head and neck lymphatic system be reconstructed by transplanting normal lymph nodes from other parts of the body into the neck to form new lymphatic pathways at the same time of operation for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma? In our previous operation for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, thoracic dorsal artery flap with partial axillary lymphoid tissue transplantation was used to repair head and neck defects. Retrospective analysis showed that the lymph node transplantation in the previous cases survived. Therefore, this project designed a prospective exploratory clinical study to clarify the activity and donor safety of cervical vascularized lymphatic transplantation, and further explore the effect of vascularized lymphatic tissue transplantation to rebuild the cervical lymphatic system in reducing the incidence of postoperative head and neck lymphedema, alleviating cervical fibrosis after radiotherapy and even improving the prognosis of patients.

Read the detailed description

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors. At present, the standard treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma recommended by the NCCN treatment guideline in the United States and the CSCO treatment guideline in China is a comprehensive treatment model based on surgery, supplemented by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunization and targeted therapy. Neck lymph dissection is one of the most important surgical procedures for the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The injury of surgery and postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy leads to inadequate drainage of lymphatic system, leading to head and neck lymphedema. Lymphedema is a progressive process that includes features such as lymphatic stasis, lymphatic vessel remodeling and dysfunction, inflammation, fatty tissue deposition, and eventually fibrosis. Therefore, in addition to edema, complications such as cervical fibrosis may occur, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. In addition, the absence of lymphatic tissue in the neck after cervical lymph dissection may damage the local lymphatic immune monitoring function of the head and neck, and affect the postoperative therapeutic effect and prognosis of patients.

Surgical treatment of head and neck lymphedema includes lymphatic venous shunt and vascularized lymph node transplantation, which involves the transfer of healthy lymph nodes from unaffected parts of the body to the site of lymphedema. Vascularized lymph node transplantation is successfully used in the treatment of upper and lower limb lymphedema, but has not been reported in the treatment of head and neck lymphedema.

At present, neck lymph dissection is the standard surgical protocol for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and there is no clear evidence that neck lymph dissection can be avoided. Therefore, head and neck lymphedema after head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is a common surgical complication. In our previous study, the investigators collected the data of 71 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma undergoing surgical treatment, and found that the greater the scope of cervical lymph dissection, the more serious the degree of lymphedema after surgery. In addition, our research group has successfully implemented thoracic dorsal artery flap to repair oral cancer defects in more than 100 cases in the early stage, which proved that the success rate of thoracic dorsal artery flap is high and the functional injury of the donor area is small. The dorsal thoracic artery flap can be used to make the flap of chimeric axillary lymph node, and can also be used as one of the vascularized lymph transplantation donor areas for the treatment of lymphedema without increasing the risk of upper limb lymphedema in the donor area.

There are no effective preventive measures for head and neck lymphedema and neck fibrosis in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after comprehensive treatment. In order to reduce the pain, cost and possibility of reoperation caused by postoperative treatment, the prevention of head and neck lymphedema after the operation of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma has become an important clinical problem to be solved in this project. Therefore, the investigators propose: Can normal lymph nodes from other parts of the body be transplanted into the neck to form new lymphatic pathways during head and neck squamous cell carcinoma surgery to rebuild the function of the head and neck lymphatic system and avoid postoperative complications such as lymphedema? In our previous study, 6 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma were successfully transplanted with dorsal thoracic artery flap carrying part of armpit lymphoid tissue during operation to reconstruct the neck lymphatic system. Postoperative Magnetic Resonance(MR) And ultrasound showed that the size and structure of the transplanted lymph nodes were normal, no lymph node necrosis was observed, and blood flow was lymphatic portal type. No upper limb lymphedema occurred in the donor area.

In this study, patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma with clinical stages of T2-3,N0-3,M0 and T4a,N0-3,M0 requiring surgical treatment and repair by skin flap transplantation were selected, and were enrolled by Simon stage II, and the intervention measures were based on the recommended surgical methods in the guidelines and the vascularization axillary lymphatic transplantation at the same time. The main study endpoints were the survival of transplanted lymph nodes, the incidence and degree of lymphedema in the head and neck, and the incidence and degree of lymphedema in the upper limb of the donor area. Secondary endpoints were 2-year disease-free survival, 2-year overall survival, patient quality of life evaluation, and safety evaluation.

Being tested
Vascularized lymphatic transplantation
Keywords
Vascularized lymph node transplantation, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Medical subject headings
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck, Lymphedema, Neoplasm Metastasis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Vascularized lymphatic transplantationProcedure or surgery

    Preoperative ultrasonography was performed to check the distribution, quantity and size of axillary lymph nodes. During the operation, methylene blue was injected subcutaneously into the elbow fossa to make the axillary lymph nodes in area B and D chromogenic, and avoid damage to the arm drainage lymph nodes.

    Adjusting the flap design according to the size of the defect. The perforating branches of lymphoid tissue in areas A and C of grade I were located about 3-5cm above the perforating branches of the skin, and moved towards the thoracic side to the lymphatic adipose tissue. Finally, the pedicle of the thoracic dorsal artery was separated, and the blood transport of the flap and the lymphatic adipose tissue was examined by fluorescence imaging and other methods. The lymphoid adipose tissue was placed in the neck area I and II, and fixed by suture. The arteriovenous microvessels in the thoracic dorsal were anastomosed to the vessels in the receiving area of neck.

Study groups in NCT06815705
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Vascularized lymphatic transplantationExperimentalSurgical methods According to the guidelines, the tumor was removed, the neck lymph node was removed, and the maxillofacial and neck defects were repaired with vascularized thoracic artery flap and axillary lymphatic tissue transplantation.
Receives: Procedure: Vascularized lymphatic transplantation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Incidence of head and neck lymphedema within 2 years after surgery

    Head and neck lymphedema refers to external and internal head and neck lymphedema caused by disruption of lymphatic pathways due to surgical neck lymph node dissection or radiotherapy. This disruption prevents lymphatic fluid from flowing from the soft tissue interstitium of the head and neck to the right lymphatic vessel and the left thoracic duct. The incidence rate of head and neck lymphedema within 2 years refers to the proportion of patients with head and neck lymphedema from at least 3 months to 2 years after surgery in all patients who underwent vascularized lymphatic transplantation. The degree of head and neck lymphedema is divided into 5 grades according to the MD Anderson Cancer Center(MDACC) Head and neck lymphedema(HNL) rating scale.

    Measured: At least 3 months to 2 years after surgery

  2. severity of head and neck lymphedema within 2 years after surgery

    The degree of lymphedema was determined by comparing MRI images before and after treatment, and the thickness of the most severely affected area increased by no more than 50% compared with the original thickness, which was mild lymphedema. When the thickness increases between 50% and 100%, it is moderate lymphedema. When the thickness increases by more than 100%, it is severe lymphedema.

    Measured: At least 3 months to 2 years after surgery

Secondary outcomes (6)

  1. The survival of transplanted lymph nodes at 3 months and 6 months after comprehensive treatment

    The number, morphology and hemodynamics of transplanted lymph nodes at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after treatment were measured by color Doppler ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and radionuclide lymphography. Ultrasound showed that the blood flow signal of the surviving transplanted lymph nodes was lymphatic portal type.

    Measured: 3，6，12，24 months after comprehensive treatment

  2. Incidence of upper limb lymphedema in donor area

    The proportion of patients with upper limb lymphedema at the donor site from at least 6 months to 2 years after surgery in all patients who were repaired with vascularized lymphedema free thoracic dorsal artery flap. The diagnosis of upper limb lymphedema was referred to a prospective clinical study conducted by the Mayo Clinic in the United States, in which bilateral upper limb circumference was measured every 5cm from the wrist transverse line to the axillary line. The edema volume used was defined as a postoperative interlimb difference of ≥10% from baseline. The formula was used to calculate the volume change: [([VIp-VIb] / Vib) 100]-[([Vcp-Vcb] / Vcb) 100%], where Vip is the volume of the postoperative arm on the same side; Vib is the baseline volume of the ipsilateral arm; Vcp is the volume of the contralateral arm after surgery; The Vcb is the baseline volume of the opposite arm at baseline.

    Measured: At least 6 months to 2 years after surgery

  3. degree of upper limb lymphedema in donor area

    The degree of edema was evaluated using the World Health Organization lymphedema staging method, upper limb arm circumference measurement, shoulder joint range of motion, and ultrasonic measurement of skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness.

    Measured: At least 6 months to 2 years after surgery

  4. 2-year disease-free survival

    Proportion of patients who did not have disease recurrence or death within 2 years after receiving standard surgery in this program.

    Measured: within 2 years after surgery

  5. 2-year overall survival

    Proportion of patients who did not die from any cause within 2 years of receiving standard surgery.

    Measured: within 2 years after surgery

  6. Postoperative magnetic resonance lymphangiography was performed by injecting contrast agent into the flap to check the number of transplanted lymph nodes

    Preoperative and postoperative magnetic resonance lymphangiography was performed by subcutaneous injection of contrast agent to detect the difference of lymphatic network connectivity in the lymphatic tissue before and after transplantation, and to detect whether the transplanted lymph nodes formed a new lymphatic network with the remaining lymphatic tissue.

    Measured: 3，6，12，24 months after comprehensive treatment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Feb 2025
  2. Study start20 Mar 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionJan 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
23 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06815705
Sponsor's protocol ID
SYSJS-2024-074-02
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
23 Dec 2024
Last updated
7 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: We use EDC data repositories where other researchers can access it. The sharing of IPD must typically be approved by an ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB) to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations (such as HIPAA in the U.S., GDPR in the EU, etc.). We alos set up a committee to oversee the sharing of IPD, ensuring that the data is used responsibly and in accordance with ethical guidelines.

Publications

  • Cohen O, Brauer PR, Judson BL, Burtness BA, Earles J, Mehra S. Guideline - Adherence in advanced stage head and neck cancer is associated with improved survival - A National study. Oral Oncol. 2022 Feb;125:105694. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2021.105694. Epub 2021 Dec 28.

    PubMed 34971883

  • Vos JL, Elbers JBW, Krijgsman O, Traets JJH, Qiao X, van der Leun AM, Lubeck Y, Seignette IM, Smit LA, Willems SM, van den Brekel MWM, Dirven R, Baris Karakullukcu M, Karssemakers L, Klop WMC, Lohuis PJFM, Schreuder WH, Smeele LE, van der Velden LA, Bing Tan I, Onderwater S, Jasperse B, Vogel WV, Al-Mamgani A, Keijser A, van der Noort V, Broeks A, Hooijberg E, Peeper DS, Schumacher TN, Blank CU, de Boer JP, Haanen JBAG, Zuur CL. Neoadjuvant immunotherapy with nivolumab and ipilimumab induces major pathological responses in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Nat Commun. 2021 Dec 22;12(1):7348. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-26472-9.

    PubMed 34937871

  • Savvides PP. The role of chemotherapy in the management of patients with head and neck cancer. Semin Plast Surg. 2010 May;24(2):137-47. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1255331.

    PubMed 22550434

  • Deng J, Ridner SH, Dietrich MS, Wells N, Wallston KA, Sinard RJ, Cmelak AJ, Murphy BA. Prevalence of secondary lymphedema in patients with head and neck cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2012 Feb;43(2):244-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.03.019. Epub 2011 Jul 30.

    PubMed 21802897

  • Stubblefield MD, Weycker D. Under recognition and treatment of lymphedema in head and neck cancer survivors - a database study. Support Care Cancer. 2023 Mar 23;31(4):229. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-07698-3.

    PubMed 36952136

  • Deng J, Lukens JN, Swisher-McClure S, Cohn JC, Spinelli BA, Quinn RJ, Chittams J, McMenamin E, Lin A. Photobiomodulation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Pilot Feasibility Study. Integr Cancer Ther. 2021 Jan-Dec;20:15347354211037938. doi: 10.1177/15347354211037938.

    PubMed 34387119

  • Schaverien MV, Asaad M, Selber JC, Liu J, Chen DN, Hall MS, Butler CE. Outcomes of Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation for Treatment of Lymphedema. J Am Coll Surg. 2021 Jun;232(6):982-994. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.03.002. Epub 2021 Mar 22.

    PubMed 33766726

  • Coroneos CJ, Asaad M, Wong FC, Hall MS, Chen DN, Hanasono MM, Schaverien MV. Outcomes and technical modifications of vascularized lymph node transplantation from the lateral thoracic region for treatment of lymphedema. J Surg Oncol. 2022 Mar;125(4):603-614. doi: 10.1002/jso.26783. Epub 2022 Jan 6.

    PubMed 34989418

  • Poon Y, Wei CY. Vascularized groin lymph node flap transfer for postmastectomy upper limb lymphedema: flap anatomy, recipient sites, and outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Mar;133(3):428e. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000438451.45227.b6. No abstract available.

    PubMed 24572896

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  • Rahim MK, Okholm TLH, Jones KB, McCarthy EE, Liu CC, Yee JL, Tamaki SJ, Marquez DM, Tenvooren I, Wai K, Cheung A, Davidson BR, Johri V, Samad B, O'Gorman WE, Krummel MF, van Zante A, Combes AJ, Angelo M, Fong L, Algazi AP, Ha P, Spitzer MH. Dynamic CD8+ T cell responses to cancer immunotherapy in human regional lymph nodes are disrupted in metastatic lymph nodes. Cell. 2023 Mar 16;186(6):1127-1143.e18. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.02.021.

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Vascularized lymphatic transplantation in people with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphedema, Secondary, run by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 16 inclusion and 25 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Wang Youyuan, Doctor (13631333312 ext. 86, Wangyy78@mail.sysu.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Incidence of head and neck lymphedema within 2 years after surgery (time frame: At least 3 months to 2 years after surgery). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06815705, which also lists 13 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Feb 2025.

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