Clinical trials: Lymphedema of Limb
Lower Limb Lymphedema
Development of a Clinical Screening, Diagnostic and Evaluation Tool for Patients With Lower Limb Lymphedema: Aim 1
Of all of the different measurement methods that are currently available for use in clinical practice for assessing the same lymphedema characteristic (for example water displacement versus perimetry, both assessing swelling) or…
- Trial name
- EvaLymph-Leg1 (NCT05269264)
- Testing
- Assessor A (first measurement): measurement methods and questionnaires for the assessment of LLL, Assessor B: measurement methods and questionnaires for the assessment of LLL, Assessor A (second measurement: measurement methods and questionnaires for the assessment of LLL
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Lymphedema
A Study of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Inhibition in Patients With Unilateral Upper Extremity Lymphedema Following Treatment for Cancer
The major purpose of this study is to determine if a new drug called pazopanib decreases lymphedema in subjects previously treated for cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00827372
- Testing
- Pazopanib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Kathy Miller
Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Secondary Lymphedema
Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis as Treatment for Lymphedema
The primary aim of this study is to investigate and test whether the use of combined indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography and ultra high frequency ultrasonography can correctly identify lymphatic vessels and venoles in close…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Secondary Lymphedema, Iatrogenic Lymphedema, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT05441943
- Testing
- Lymphovenous anastomosis
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Lower Limb Lymphedema
Development of a Clinical Screening, Diagnostic and Evaluation Tool for Patients With Lower Limb Lymphedema: Aim 4
Research investigating measurement properties for evaluating the decongestive treatment effect on different edema characteristics (e.g.
- Trial name
- EvaLymph-Leg4 (NCT06038864)
- Testing
- 2 clinical evaluations with 1 month in between
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
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
Lymph Leakage
Efficacy of Lymphovenous Bypass in the Treatment of Extremity Lymphedema
BACKGROUND: Lymphedema is a pathologic soft tissue swelling that arises secondary to disruption of the lymphatic system. Lymphedema affects approximately 250 million people worldwide and causes significant physical and…
- Trial name
- NCT03683095
- Testing
- Lymphovenous bypass
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Lymphedema, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy in Detecting Lower-Extremity Lymphedema in Patients With Stage I, Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Vulvar Cancer Undergoing Surgery and Lymphadenectomy
This phase II trial studies bioimpedance spectroscopy in detecting lower-extremity lymphedema in patients with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV vulvar cancer undergoing surgery and lymphadenectomy.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Stage IA Vulvar Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IB Vulvar Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT01406769
- Testing
- Bioelectric Impedance Analysis, Lymphadenectomy, Therapeutic Conventional Surgery
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Gynecologic Oncology Group
Mastectomy Related Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
Testing an Intervention to Foster Hope for Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema
The specific objectives and research questions of the proposed study are: 1. a. Administer a group rehabilitation intervention to address loss and foster hope in 30 participants with upper and lower limb SLC --15 in an…
- Conditions
- Mastectomy Related Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Upper Limb, Lymphedema of Lower Extremity
- Trial name
- NCT02453295
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Lymphedema of Leg, Cancer of Cervix
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Patients With Cancer-related Lymphedema in the Lower Limbs
The aim of the study is to explore the feasibility and safety of High Intensity Interval Training on a stationary bike for patients with lymphedema in the lower limbs and the role of compression garments during exercise.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Leg, Cancer of Cervix, Cancer, Ovarian, Cancer, Endometrial
- Trial name
- NCT03653819
- Testing
- First exercise session + compression, First exercise session - compression
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm
Screening For BCRL In Targeted Therapy For Breast Cancer
This a prospective, longitudinal study designed to track edema and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL) onset in breast cancer patients taking targeted therapy treatments for early and metastatic breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
- Trial name
- NCT05142800
- Testing
- Perometer, SOZO device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Circaid® Compression Sleeve Versus Short-stretching Bandage in Upper Limb Lymphatic Edema
One of the difficulties encountered in the treatment of lymphedema, both in the active reduction phase and in the maintenance phase, is the appliance of the short-length compression bandages which requires good technicality and…
- Trial name
- NCT03492476
- Testing
- Circaid, Short-stretching Bandage (Reference treatment)
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- CEN Biotech
Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Leg
The Impact of Supermicrosurgery Intervention on Patients with Lower Extremity Lymphedema Using Groin-Only Approach Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis
This study employs a propensity score-matched analysis to compare the treatment outcomes, focusing on percentage volume reduction between the conventional multi-incision lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) technique and the novel…
- Trial name
- NCT06685926
- Testing
- Supermicrosurgical LVA, Groin Approach Only (lymphatic vessel to recipient vien lumen-to-lumen anastomosis), Supermicrosurgical LVA, Conventional Multiple Access Approach Only (lymphatic vessel to recipient vien lumen-to-lumen anastomosis)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Lymphedema, Lower Limb
Correlation Between Volume and Pain in Lower Limbs Lymphoedema
The vascular physiotherapy department of the UCL University Clinics of Mont-Godinne specializes in the physiotherapeutic management of lymphoedema.
- Trial name
- NCT06145204
- Testing
- questionnaire
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Mont-Godinne
Lymphedema, Secondary, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
The N-LVA Study: RCT Comparing LVA vs. Sham Surgery in Cancer-related Lymphedema
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) with sham surgery for patients suffering from unilateral cancer-related lymphedema in…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Secondary, Lymphedema of Upper Limb, Lymphedema, Lower Limb, Lymphedema Arm
- Trial name
- NCT06082349
- Testing
- Lymphaticovenous anastomosis
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
Does Inclusion of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Complete Decongestive Therapy Provide Further Benefits in Patients With Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Complete decongestive therapy is proven to be effective in reducing lymphedema related symptoms such as swelling and pain. Breathing exercises, on the other hand, may also help managing lymphedema symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT05754346
- Testing
- Complete Decongestive Therapy, Upper extremity exercises combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Bakircay University
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Efficacy of Aquatic Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Upper Limb Lymphedema in Women With Breast Cancer.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise by providing a set of exercises in the reduction and / or control the volume of secondary lymphedema treatment of breast cancer in patients who are in…
- Trial name
- NCT05119049
- Testing
- Exercise guideline
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isabel Lopez Zamora
Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Two Compression Methods in the Treatment of Upper Limb Lymphedema
Treatment of lymphedema is based on a combined program called complex decongestive therapy. The components of the complex decongestive therapy are skin care, kinesiotherapy, manual lymphatic drainage and compression.
- Trial name
- NCT02369679
- Testing
- Precast Adjustable Compression Wrap (Circaid), Multilayer Compression Bandages
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm
Reduction of Arm Volume and Improvement in Lymphedema Via Surgery
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of lymphatic microsurgical treatments in reducing limb volume in female patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL).
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema of Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
- Trial name
- REFRESH (NCT06606145)
- Testing
- Lymphovenous Anastomosis, Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer, Combined Lymphovenous Anastomosis and Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Breast Cancer Surgery, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Breast Surgery
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on postoperative pain, lymphedema development, shoulder range of motion, and quality of life in women…
- Trial name
- NCT06973265
- Testing
- TENS
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Seda Akutay
Lymphedema, Microbiota
Gut Microbiota in Patients With Limb Lymphedema and Recurrent Lymphangitis
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease of the lymphatic vessels which affects about 300 million people worldwide. Patients may experience recurrent soft tissue infection of the limb affected by lymphedema, in terms of…
- Trial name
- LymphFM (NCT06228937)
- Testing
- analysis of a sample of stool
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS