Clinical trials: Head and Neck Lymphedema, active
Lymphedema of Face, Neoplasms
Manual Lymph Drainage for External Lymphedema
This study will evaluate the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial. The future randomized controlled trial will compare two groups following different intensities of manual lymphatic drainage for external head- and neck…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Face, Neoplasms, Radiotherapy Side Effect, Lymphedema Due to Radiation
- Trial name
- MLD-HN (NCT07215169)
- Testing
- HIT, LIT
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Lymphedema, Secondary
Reconstruction of Cervical Lymphatic System 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)…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Lymphedema, Secondary, Neck Lymph Dissection, Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation
- Trial name
- NCT06815705
- Testing
- Vascularized lymphatic transplantation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Head and Neck Cancer
Home-Based Photo-Biomodulation for Management of Lymphoedema and Radiation Fibrosis in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial
This feasibility trial will test the use of photo-biomodulation (PBM) therapy, predominantly self-delivered in the patient's home for 12-weeks, following completion of radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- HOME-PBM (NCT07139782)
- Testing
- Riancorp LTU-904 Laser and Handycure® (Medical Quant)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia
Fibrosis Syndrome, Lymphedema
Reversing External-beam Radiotherapy-associated Fibrosis Syndrome: an Interventional Bayesian Adaptive Randomized-controlled Orphan Drug Platform Trial for Orodental Sequelae (Reverse-fibrose)
To find out if adding medication can help treat or prevent lymphedema and/or fibrosis related to radiation therapy, in survivors of head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Fibrosis Syndrome, Lymphedema, Head &Amp; Neck Cancer, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT06912763
- Testing
- Pravastatin (drug), Pentoxifylline, ketoprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Preventing Lymphedema in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Through Vein Reconstruction
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if facial vein reconstruction after neck dissection works to reduce rates of lymphedema in adults getting surgical treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07694726
- Testing
- Facial Vein Reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema of the Head and Neck
Photobiomodulation in Head and Neck Cancer-Related Chronic Lymphedema
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) as a treatment for breast cancer-related arm lymphedema (BCRL) in 2006. The investigators conducted two pilot clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT06837480
- Testing
- LTU-904 Portable Laser Therapy Unit (active laser device)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Lymphedema, Head and Neck Neoplasms
Evaluation of Adherence to Rehabilitation: Autonomous and Guided, in the Observation and Treatment Response of Head and Neck Lymphedema in Neoplasms During Radiotherapy
Head and neck lymphedema is a common complication after treatment for head and neck cancer. It can cause swelling of the face and neck, discomfort, reduced neck and jaw mobility, swallowing difficulties, and a negative impact on…
- Trial name
- ARAGORN (NCT07838857)
- Testing
- Autonomous Guided Rehabilitation Program, Usual recommended care
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital Forcilles
Lymphedema of the Head and Neck
Self-Management for Head and Neck Lymphedema and Fibrosis [PROMISE Trial]
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized lymphedema and fibrosis self-management program (LEF-SMP) to improve LEF self-management and reduce LEF-associated symptom burden, functional deficits, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06125743
- Testing
- Usual Care, In-Person LEF-SMP, Telehealth LEF-SMP
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Lymphedema of Face, Head and Neck Cancer
Assessing Impact of Early Physiotherapy on Lymphatic Dysfunction in Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if treating the lymphatics in head and neck cancer survivors before clinical diagnosis of lymphedema will prevent its development or progression.
- Trial name
- NCT05937269
- Testing
- Near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging, advanced pneumatic compression therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Radiation Lymphedema, Radiation Fibrosis
Impact of Photobiomodulation (PBM) on Biomarkers of Radiation Lymphedema and Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Radiation fibrosis syndrome (RFS) is a general side effect of radiation therapy (RT) which can adversely impact patients chronically over years typically triggered by an acute inflammatory state that evolves into chronic…
- Conditions
- Radiation Lymphedema, Radiation Fibrosis, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- PBM-LEF (NCT06708754)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation (PBM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
Comparing Two Ways to Manage Head and Neck Lymphedema
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare clinic-based CDT and home-based (a hybrid model) CDT on changes in the severity of lymphedema, symptom burden, functional status, and healthcare utilization in HNC survivors with…
- Trial name
- NCT05182229
- Testing
- Home-based (a hybrid model) CDT, Clinic-based CDT
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Face
Clinical Lymphedema Evaluation - Advancing Reconstruction of Head and Neck Lymphatics With Symani
The objective of this study is to evaluate the Symani System's safety and effectiveness for microsurgical anastomosis during open lymphatic reconstruction in the head and neck.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Face, Internal Lymphedema, External Lymphedema
- Trial name
- CLEAR (NCT07311876)
- Testing
- Symani Surgical System
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MMI (Medical Microinstruments, Inc.)