Clinical trials: Lymphedema
Lymphedema of Upper Limb
Novel MRI Techniques on Evaluation of Lymphedema
In this project, the investigators aim to investigate the imaging approaches for breast cancer-related secondary lymphedema. The clinical study aims to optimize the conventional MRI methods for mapping lymphedema and assess the…
- Trial name
- NCT05804643
- Testing
- Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
A Study Evaluating FT-SW in Unilateral Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Patients
The objective of the study is to demonstrate equivalency in treatment effect, as determined by objective measurements, between the modified therapy cycle software and the FDA-cleared Flexitouch therapy cycle software.
- Trial name
- NCT04073823
- Testing
- Flexitouch Plus, Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Breast Cancer
Liposuction for Arm Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if a less invasive procedure such as liposuction can be used to effectively reduce arm lymphedema (swelling of the arm) resulting from breast cancer treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00816985
- Testing
- Liposuction, Quality of Life Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Non-inferiority of Compression Bandage Alone in Lower Extremity Lymphedema Management
Lymphedema is much more than a disease with edema. Impaired lymphatic drainage triggers adipose tissue deposition and fibrosis. Fibrosis causes lymphatic vessel dysfunction. Therefore, treatment of fibrosis is important.
- Trial name
- NCT06750679
- Testing
- Compression bandage, Manual lymphatic drainage added to compression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Lymphedema
Study of Prone Accelerated Breast And Nodal IMRT
Following consent, patients will receive 15 fractions of radiotherapy to the affected breast and to Axillary level III and SCV (Supra-Clavicular) lymph nodes, defined by CT imaging obtained in a prone position using…
- Trial name
- NCT02308488
- Testing
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Lymphedema of Face, Secondary Lymphedema
Complete Decongestive Therapy on Head and Neck Lymphedema
This will be a prospective, randomized controlled study of ~60 adult patients who have undergone a laryngectomy, neck dissection, maxillectomy or mandibulectomy surgical procedure for the treatment of head and neck cancer at Our…
- Trial name
- NCT04045860
- Testing
- Complete Decongestive Therapy, Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
Lymphedema of Genitalia
Exploratory Study : to Evaluate the Panty MOBIDERM in Patients With Pelvic and/or Genital Lymphedema
Lymphedema (LO) is a chronic and disabling condition that affects quality of life. This pathology has a physical, psychological, social and professional impact.
- Trial name
- OLYMPY (NCT04602559)
- Testing
- MOBIDERM Panty group
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Thuasne
Lymphedema of Upper Limb
Auto-Adjustable MOBIDERm Autofit Armsleeve in the Management of Upper Limb Lymphedema.
This study aims to assess Auto-Adjustable MOBIDERM® Autofit Armsleeve effect on upper limb volume excess compared to the compression bandages to manage the volume of upper limb lymphedema in patients with breast cancer related…
- Trial name
- LyberT (NCT06264817)
- Testing
- MOBIDERM Autofit Armsleeve, Compressive bandaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Thuasne
Breast Cancer
A Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Compliance of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Comparing Indocyanine-Green (ICG) Guided vs. Traditional Guided in Patients Undergoing Axillary Node Dissection for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is estimated to affect approximately 300,000 women in the US in 2023. Studies demonstrate that 1 in 5 will develop breast cancer related lymphedema secondary to the treatments that they receive.
- Trial name
- NCT06327490
- Testing
- ICG-guided manual lymphatic drainage, Traditional manual lymphatic drainage, Indocyanine green
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Melanoma
Prospective Measurement of Post-Treatment Lymphedema
The goal of this study is to measure the amount of limb swelling (lymphedema) that sometimes occurs after melanoma treatment, and to find out how people feel and react to the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00495950
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis
Optimization of Mass Drug Administration With Existing Drug Regimens for Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis for Ivory Coast (DOLF-Ivory Coast)
Approximately 4,000 people will participate per year. The study population will include females and males over 5 years of age who live in filariasis and onchocerciasis endemic areas.
- Conditions
- Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) Infections
- Trial name
- NCT02032043
- Testing
- Annual versus Semiannual Albendazole plus Ivermectin MDA
- Where
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Volunteers
- 14,457 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Breast Cancer, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Nomogram to Predict Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
It has been hypothesized that damaged arm lymphatic drainage is associated with the arm lymphedema after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Axillary Reverse Mapping
- Trial name
- NCT04665882
- Testing
- Axillary surgery based on lymphedema prediction nomogram
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Wuhan University
Lymphedema
LVA on Serum Profiling in Patients With Lymphedema
The correlation between oxidative stress and increased lymphedematous limb volume lacks supporting evidence. Lymphedema patients are prone to cellulitis.
- Trial name
- NCT04552938
- Testing
- pre-LVA, post-LVA
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Arm Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
Compression Bandaging and Manual Lymph Drainage in Women With Lymphedema
Lymphedema is the result of accumulation of fluid and other elements in tissue spaces because of an imbalance between the production of fluid interstitial and transport.
- Trial name
- LYMPHATIC (NCT02165696)
- Testing
- Multimodal treatment: compression bandaging and manual lymph drainage., Manual lymph drainage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Gynecologic Cancer
Randomized Trial of Exercise on Lower Extremity Edema After Lymphadenectomy in Gynecologic Cancer
The primary outcome is the change in lower extremity edema-related symptoms. Secondary outcomes include the compliance rate of management guidelines for lower extremity edema, the performance rate for pelvic and lower extremity…
- Trial name
- NCT01849224
- Testing
- Pelvic and lower extremity exercise
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Center, Korea
Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
Self-Care for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema and Fibrosis
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well the self-care program works in head and neck cancer survivors with lymphedema and fibrosis.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT03030859
- Testing
- Usual Care, Usual Care plus LEF-SCP, Usual Care plus LEF-SCP plus Follow-up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Early Detection of Lymphedema With Bio-Electrical Impedance Analysis in Patients After Breast Cancer Surgery
Bio-electrical impedance analysis and Tissue Dielectric Constant measurements are objective methods in clinical usage to detect lymphedema in early stage.
- Trial name
- BIA (NCT02748746)
- Testing
- Bio Impedance Analysis Measurement, Tissue Dielectric Constant Measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Breast Cancer
Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Patients With Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
The goal of this observational study is to determine the relationship between Lymphedema and Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Breast Cancer Patients.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT06012786
- Testing
- Diagnostic Criteria of Myofascial Pain Syndrome, The Physical Examination of Trigger Points and Pain-Pressure Threshold Measurement With an Algometer, Hand Grip Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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
Lymphatic Filariasis
Disability and Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphatic Filariasis in Rural Southern India
According to the World Health Organization, lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito-borne parasitic disease, is the second leading cause of disability worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT01629771
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University