Clinical trials: Lymphedema
Edema, Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Validation of a New Method of Limb Volumetry
Volumetry is essential for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with limb edema. The objective of this project is the validation of real-time reconstruction and calculation of limb volume using a 3D laser scanner.
- Conditions
- Edema, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT01574911
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Lipedema, Lymphedema
Investigation of Lipedema, Lymphedema and Vascular Malformations by Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT)
This study aims to analyze the fatty tissue architecture of the subcutaneous tissue in patients from the plastic surgery department.
- Conditions
- Lipedema, Lymphedema, Vascular Malformations
- Trial name
- NCT06399367
- Testing
- MSOT
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Goettingen
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy Related Lymphedema
Complete Decongestive Therapy Versus Non-pneumatic Compression Therapy in Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Complete Decongestive Therapy and Non-Pneumatic Compression Therapy, both combined with routine physical therapy, in reducing pain and edema volume, improving range of…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy Related Lymphedema, Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
- Trial name
- CDT (NCT07217288)
- Testing
- Non Pneumatic compression device, Complete Decongestive therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Leprosy, Buruli Ulcer
Integrated Mapping of Skin-presenting Neglected Tropical Diseases in Liberia
Appropriate targeting of interventions for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that require innovative and intensified disease management (IDM) requires accurate data on the distribution of these diseases within endemic countries.
- Conditions
- Leprosy, Buruli Ulcer, Yaws, Lymphatic Filariases
- Trial name
- NCT03683745
- Where
- Liberia
- Volunteers
- 56,285 people
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
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
Pelvic Floor Disorder, Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Late Side-effects After Cervical Cancer Treatment - Prevention and Treatment
Late side-effects following gynecological cancer are predominantly symptoms from the pelvic region originating from the bowels, urinary tract, lymphatic system, genitals and musculoskeletal system.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Disorder, Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Female Sexual Dysfunction, Female Urinary Incontinence
- Trial name
- NCT06786091
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle training rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital
Lymphedema
Massage Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Swelling of the Arms
The purpose of this study is to examine the short-term and long-term efficacy of massage therapy alone compared to massage therapy plus compression bandaging in the treatment of breast cancer treatment-related swelling of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00058851
- Testing
- Manual lymph drainage, Combined physiotherapy, Compression bandaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
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
Gynecological Cancer, Lower Limb Lymphedema
The Effectiveness of Anti-resistance Exercise on Lower Limb Lymphoedema Among Gynecological Cancer
Background: The incidence of lower limb lymphedema (LLL) after gynecological cancer surgery with lymphadenectomy is about 10-46%. Lower limb lymphedema results in limited physical mobility and reduced patients' quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT05003973
- Testing
- home-based anti-resistance exercise, usually care
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
Mastectomy; Lymphedema
.Exercise and Follow-up After a Mastectomy
A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) on the effect of education and Exercise on women after a mastectomy found positive results in range of motion of the affected shoulder and quality of life in the intervention group.
- Trial name
- mastectomy (NCT04184102)
- Testing
- education
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Using an Adjustable Compression Garment for Secondary Upper Limb Lymphoedema
This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the use of an adjustable compression garment in the treatment of patients with Breast Cancer related upper limb Lymphoedema.
- Trial name
- NCT04435639
- Testing
- Manual lymph drainage., Coban compression bandage.., Adjustable Compression Sleeve
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Technology, Sligo
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
An Integrated Algorithm for Surgical Intervention in Chronic Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment: The Basel Lymphedema Protocol
The primary objective of the investigators is to develop an integrated algorithm for surgical treatment of chronic lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06374745
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Digital Physiotherapy in the Short and Long-Term Management of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
This study investigated the short- and long-term effects of digital physiotherapy in patients with unilateral and bilateral lower extremity lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT07014566
- Testing
- Digital Combined Decongestive Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Intensive Education in Increasing Understanding of Lymphedema in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Surgery
This pilot clinical trial studies intensive education in increasing understanding of lymphedema in patients with breast cancer undergoing surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02073045
- Testing
- educational intervention, lymphedema survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer Female
Resistance Training to Prevent Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery Randomized Controlled Study
Breast cancer-related lymphedema is one of the most common chronic complications of breast cancer survivors. In existing studies, the reported incidence of lymphedema ranges from 2.5% to 42.9% .
- Trial name
- NCT06459245
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yue WANG
Breast Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer
Inflammatory Response and Tissue Fibrosis/ Lymphatico-venous Bypass
The goal of this clinical research study is to measure the amount of inflammatory proteins inside the body before and after lymphatico-venular bypass surgery.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT01433302
- Testing
- Punch Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis
Repeat Ivermectin Mass Drug Administrations for Control of Malaria: a Pilot Safety and Efficacy Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether repeated ivermectin mass drug administrations to Burkinabé villagers, performed in three week intervals over the rainy-season, is well-tolerated and safe, and also effective in…
- Trial name
- RIMDAMAL (NCT02509481)
- Testing
- Ivermectin, Albendazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 2,712 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Primary Lymphedema Secondary Lymphedema
Out-of Pocket Payments With Lymphedema in France
Lymphedema is a frequent and chronic condition posing a high burden on patients. Clinical guidelines emphasize the role of compression therapy by prescription medical devices.
- Trial name
- Lymphorac (NCT02988505)
- Testing
- Standard care
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
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
Lymphatic Filariasis
Effect of Albendazole Dose on Clearance of Filarial Worms
This study, conducted in Mali, West Africa, will determine whether a new treatment regimen for lymphatic filariasis can eliminate the disease more quickly than the standard regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT00339417
- Testing
- Albendazole, Ivermectin
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)