Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Lymphedema, active
Lymphedema Lower Extremity
Assessment of the Efficacy of the Dynamic Decongestive System in the Maintenance Phase of Lower Limb Lymphedema
The trial aims to determine whether the dynamic compression device, used in combination with elastic compression garments, is non-inferior to currently available compression devices (CACD) during the maintenance phase of…
- Trial name
- EDYDES-maint (NCT07603531)
- Testing
- Control group: Currently available compression devices, DDS group: Dynamic compression device (DDS)
- Where
- 3 sites in France, Germany
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Jean-Paul Belgrado
Lymphedema
The Effect of Resistance Exercise in Patients With Lower Limb Lymphedema (the LymphEx Study)
The aim of the study is to investigate the short-term (within 2 weeks) effects of resistance exercise with and without compression garments on lower limb lymphedema(LLL).
- Trial name
- LymphEx (NCT07558317)
- Testing
- Resistance exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Carsten Bogh Juhl
Lymphedema, Gait Dysfunction
Impact of Virtual Reality (VR) Based Exercises on Lower Limb Lymphedema Outcomes (LELO)
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of virtual reality (VR)-assisted gait training, in addition to Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT), on gait parameters, physical function, quality of life, and edema…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Gait Dysfunction, Physical Rehabilitation, Chronic Edema
- Trial name
- VR-LELO (NCT07472543)
- Testing
- Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) plus virtual reality (VR)-assisted gait training group, Complex Decongestive Therapy alone group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Lymphedema, Lower Limb, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Lower extremity lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition associated with significant functional impairment and reduced quality of life.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lower Limb, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Edema Leg, Sham-controlled
- Trial name
- NCT07626645
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Lower Extremity Lymphedema After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
BMI Stratified Management Based on Meridian-Lymph Axis Theory for Lower Extremity Lymphedema After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
This study aims to investigate the impact of a BMI-stratified intervention program based on the meridian-lymphatic axis theory on the incidence of lower extremity lymphedema in postoperative patients with gynecological malignant…
- Trial name
- MLA-BMI-LLE (NCT07374835)
- Testing
- Meridian-Lymph Axis Based BMI Stratified Management, Routine Lymphatic Edema Care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Zhang
Lymphedema
Efficacy of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Treating Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Lymphedema affects millions and currently lacks effective drug treatments, relying mainly on compression therapy. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have shown potential in managing obesity and diabetes, which…
- Trial name
- NCT07012642
- Testing
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance
Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Respiratory and Relaxation Training in Lower Extremity Lymphedema
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of respiratory and relaxation training added to standard complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on muscle oxygenation, functional capacity, and limb volume in…
- Trial name
- NCT07697482
- Testing
- Complex Decongestive Therapy, Respiratory and Relaxation Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Lymphedema, Lower Limb
Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Limb Lymphedema
This is a double-blind randomized clinical trial to compare the effect of shock wave therapy on lower limb lymphedema. There are two arms: A) complex decongestive therapy + extracorporeal shock waves therapy; B) complex…
- Trial name
- NCT06454734
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy by radial device, DLT
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Lymphedema
Pedal Pump and Leg Lymphedema
Chronic lymphedema in the lower extremities is a common problem found in older adults that can result in cellulitis, poor wound healing, venous stasis ulcers, and other comorbidities.
- Trial name
- NCT06235463
- Testing
- Osteopathic Pedal Pump, Light Touch Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rowan University
Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Evaluate Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device With Revised Compression Programming for Lymphedema Treatment
The goal of this pilot study is to learn if a revised method of compression improves lymphatic function compared to the current method of compression.
- Trial name
- NCT07613931
- Testing
- Advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD), Advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD) with revised compression programming, Indocyanine Green (IC-Green)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Aerobic Exercise Effects in Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Lower extremity lymphedema negatively affects patients' functional status, quality of life, and activities of daily living. Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) is considered the gold-standard conservative treatment for patients…
- Trial name
- NCT07726277
- Testing
- aerobic exercise program, complet decongestive therapy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Lymphedema
Sahid Method for Secondary Unilateral Lower Limb Lymphedema
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a non-invasive technique frequently used in the management of lymphedema. The Paloma Sahid Method is a patented approach to lymphatic drainage that combines specific manual and mechanical…
- Trial name
- NCT07198698
- Testing
- Paloma Sahid Method, a patented technique (PCT/CL2023/050061)
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University Diego Portales
Prostate Cancer, Lower Limb Lymphedema
Risk Factors, Incidence, and Progression of Lymphedema Among Men With Prostate Cancer. The AWARE Cohort
The goal of this observational study is to examine the development and impact of lymphedema in men treated for prostate cancer. Lymphedema is swelling caused by damage to the lymphatic system and may develop after surgery with…
- Trial name
- AWARE (NCT07607431)
- Testing
- Radical Prostatectomy and Radiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Lymphedema of Leg
Hydrophobic Tubes for the Treament of Lower and Upper Limb Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a chronic condition causing fluid buildup in affected limbs. Traditional treatments often fall short, but subcutaneous implantation of hydrophobic silicone tubes shows promise, creating artificial drainage pathways.
- Trial name
- NCT05970068
- Testing
- implantation of hydrophobic tubes for edema fluid drainage, Best Medical Treatment
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Chronic Edema, Lymphedema
Boosted Compression for Lower Limb Chronic Edema
Patients: Patients targeted in this proposal comprise individuals afflicted by chronic edema/lymphedema of the lower limbs. Intervention: The intervention entails the incorporation of boosted compression alongside standard care…
- Trial name
- BECOME (NCT07708662)
- Testing
- Conservative edema treatment (complex decongestive therapy), Conservative edema treatment with boosted compression therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Lymphedema, Lower Limb, Lymphedema
Detecting the Undetected: Heart Failure Screening at the Lymphoedema Point of Care
Heart failure affects more people than the four most common cancers combined. When identified early, management is more straightforward, preventing complications, hospitalisations, and fatalities.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lower Limb, Lymphedema, Heart Failure, Heart Failure (for Example, Fluid Overload)
- Trial name
- NCT07498868
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 618 people
- Sponsor
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
Lower Limb Lymphedema, Unilateral Leg Edema
Effects of Hydrotherapy on Unilateral Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that negatively affects patients' quality of life and lower extremity functions, causing swelling and a feeling of heaviness in the extremity, as well as posing an economic burden.
- Trial name
- NCT06839885
- Testing
- Interventional group, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Urogenital Cancer, Lower Limb Lymphedema
Lymphoedema and Nocturia/Nocturnal Polyuria After Pelvic LND for Urogenital Cancer
After the treatment of urogenital cancer, a person may develop lymphoedema of the leg(s) and/ or midline region. Clinical symptoms include abnormal tissue swelling, sensation of limb heaviness, erythema, pain, and impaired limb…
- Conditions
- Urogenital Cancer, Lower Limb Lymphedema, Nocturia, Nocturnal Polyuria
- Trial name
- UroLymph (NCT05300308)
- Testing
- usual care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Prostatic Neoplasms
Lymphedema After Urologic Surgery
Lymphedema of the extremities is common after lymph node surgery in treating several forms of cancer, e.g., breast cancer. However, very little is known of the occurrence of lymphedema of the lower extremities after urologic…
- Conditions
- Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Prostatic Neoplasms, Testicular Neoplasms, Penile Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05264337
- Testing
- Self-reported lymphedema, Dielectric constant ratio, Limb volume
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Lymphedema of Leg, Lymphedema, Secondary
Imaging Sodium and Lymphatics in Lymphedema
Recent evidence supports lymphatic regulation of tissue sodium handling, however fundamental gaps persist in knowledge regarding the role of lymphatics in human diseases of sodium dysregulation.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Leg, Lymphedema, Secondary, Lymphedema Related Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT05242900
- Testing
- Complete decongestive therapy, Standard imaging protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia