Clinical trials: Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Effect of the Axillary Lymphatic /Vein Reflux Ratio on Postoperative Upper Limb Edema and Dysfunction in Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to compare the difference in the incidence of upper limb edema and dysfunction between the Preponderant lymphatic reflux group (high ratio of axillary lymphatic reflux to axillary vein reflux) and the…
- Trial name
- PLEDGE-R (NCT05246592)
- Testing
- Branches Sparing, None Branches Sparing
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangyun Zong
Lymphedema of Upper Limb, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a condition characterized by generalized or regional accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid as a result of impaired lymphatic circulation due to congenital or acquired disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04165512
- Testing
- bupivacaine and triamcinolone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Lymphedema, Seroma
Breaststroke Swimming After Breast Cancer Treatment/Surgery as a Means of Treatment for Seroma, Lymphedema, and Chronic Arm and Chest Pain
Following surgery and treatment for breast cancer, many patients experience swelling of lymph nodes (lymphedema) or accumulation of fluid (seroma) that can cause pain, restrict movement, and reduce quality of life.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Seroma, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Chest
- Trial name
- NCT04080934
- Testing
- Swimming
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Lymphedema Arm, Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Preoperative Indocyanine Green Lymphography and High-Frequency Ultrasound as Predictors of Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Outcome in Post-Mastectomy Upper Limb Lymphedema
This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography and high-frequency ultrasound in determining the outcomes of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT07614815
- Testing
- lymphatic-venous anastamosis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Compared With Standard Therapy in Treating Chronic Arm Lymphedema in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be effective in repairing damaged tissue and reducing lymphedema caused by radiation therapy for cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Radiation Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00077090
- Testing
- hyperbaric oxygen
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
Upper Limb Volume Measurement
Clinical Trial of an Upper Limb Measurement Device
This clinical study evaluates an upper limb measurement device designed to measure upper limb volume. The study will compare measurements obtained using the upper limb measurement device with those obtained using the water…
- Trial name
- NCT07898410
- Testing
- Upper Limb Measurement Device
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
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
Breast Cancer, Melanoma
Ipsilateral Peripheral Intravenous Access Procedures (The iPIVAP Study)
This pilot study will examine facilitators and barriers that impact staff uptake for implementation of practice change involving ipsilateral IV insertion in patients with axillary lymphadenectomy/dissection in a single radiology…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Thoracic Cancer, Lymphedema of Upper Arm
- Trial name
- iPIVAP (NCT04570722)
- Testing
- Ipsilateral peripheral IV insertion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Lymphedema
Lymphedema Upper Limb of Breast Cancer Through Muscle Strengthening Associated With Complex Physical Therapy
The stage and lymphedema size can be detrimental to the quality of life and health of women, because the increase in circumference and member of the weight causes limitations in activities.
- Trial name
- LTP (NCT02574780)
- Testing
- complex physical therapy, Evaluate treatment of lymphedema, with in the quality of life and depression
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Lymphedema of Upper Limb, Breast Cancer
Evaluation of the Treatment Response in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
This study aims to evaluate the effects of the treatment for breast cancer lymphedema. After taking a detailed history and giving a physical examination, breast cancer related lymphedema patients(n:30) will be informed and will…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Upper Limb, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT04766489
- Testing
- Complete Decongtestive Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Breast Cancer
Non-Invasive Imaging for Cording in Breast Cancer Patients
To date, the scientific literature has yet to provide sufficient evidence regarding the pathophysiology of cording. The objective of this protocol is to evaluate the utility of non invasive vascular imaging for assessing the…
- Trial name
- NCT01427166
- Testing
- Non invasive venous ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Can ILR Reduce the Risk of Arm Lymphedema?
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a debilitating, usually lifelong burden for breast cancer survivors. For the breast cancer patients receiving axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), the likelihood of BCRL is about 20%.
- Trial name
- NCT05742945
- Testing
- Immediate lymphatic reconstruction
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Lymphedema of Arm
Horse Chestnut Seed Extract for Lymphedema
To help Treat Lymphedema of the Arm in Breast Cancer Survivors with Horse chestnut Seed Extract
- Trial name
- NCT00213928
- Testing
- Horse Chestnut Seed Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Comparison of Kinesiotaping and Pressure Garment on Women With Upper Extremity Lymphedema Following Mastectomy
Breast cancer is a standout amongst the most widely recognized cancer among women. It is observed that upper extremity lymphedema is one of the most dangerous and prevalent complication following breast cancer surgery which…
- Trial name
- NCT03401086
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Ahlia University
Invasive Breast Cancer, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) Technique
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare a new surgical technique (axillary reverse mapping) to standard axillary surgery in patients diagnosed with invasive or in situ breast cancer.
- Trial name
- ARM (NCT03109522)
- Testing
- axillary reverse mapping (ARM), Standard axillary surgery (SLNB or ALND)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Breast Cancer
Airwave Compression Therapy to Prevent Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
This study aims to explore the effectiveness of early intervention of airwave compression therapy to prevent the occurrence of postoperative breast cancer-related lymphedema(BCRL).
- Trial name
- NCT06495034
- Testing
- airwave compression therapy, standard care: health education and routine functional exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Shantou Central Hospital
Breast Cancer, Pain, Chronic
The Sequelae of Mastectomy and Quadrantectomy Respect to the Reaching Movement in Breast Cancer Survivors
The hypothesis behind our study was that patients after BC surgery, who underwent quadrantectomy or mastectomy, may present a different disability respect to the upper limb on the operated side.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Pain, Chronic, Pain, Postoperative, Mastectomy; Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT04145739
- Testing
- Rehabilitation protocol
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Breast Cancer-Related Arm Lymphedema, Quality of Life Impairment
Prehabilitation of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
This prospective prehabilitation study aims to evaluate the effects of an individualized exercise program initiated before breast cancer surgery and continued for 12 months postoperatively.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer-Related Arm Lymphedema, Quality of Life Impairment, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Prehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07301580
- Testing
- Prehabilitation Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Study of the Change of Breast Cancer Patients' Upper Limb Lymphatic Drainage Pathway After Operation
Lymphoscintigraphy is a noninvasive，accurate and effective imaging modality. In this study, it is used to investigate the imaging characteristics of patients'upper limb lymphatic drainage before operation, and the influence of…
- Trial name
- NCT02691624
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's 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