Clinical trials: Lymphoedema
Lymphedema of Limb
Compact Pneumatic Compression Device for Patients With Lymphedema
This is a pilot study for usability and efficacy, and as such it is designed for 15 participants. The primary objective of this study is to assess the usability of the Monterey Investigational System in the home setting.
- Trial name
- NCT04226287
- Testing
- Monterey Pneumatic Compression Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Optimal Treatment of Lymphedema
Surgery in Addition to the Medical Treatment of Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a chronic pathology with a real impact on the quality of life of patients. Despite optimal medical management of patients, some patients still have no pitting edema on which the medical treatment has no effect.
- Trial name
- LYMPHOSPIR (NCT03776214)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Lymphedema Progression Screening Using MRI
This study will apply novel, noninvasive structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods to patients with mild and moderate breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) for the first time to test fundamental…
- Trial name
- INFORM (NCT02611557)
- Testing
- Manual lymphatic drainage therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Lymphedema
Bioelectrical Impedance for Self-monitoring of Lymphedema
Breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema requires life-long self-care is required. No objective measurement mechanism exists that can easily be used to self-monitor arm volume.
- Trial name
- NCT01385488
- Testing
- self-monitor arm volume
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Breast Cancer-Related Arm Lymphedema
The Effects of Upper Extremity Lymphedema on Posture, Upper Extremity Functions, and Quality of Life
This study aims to examine the effects of lymphedema extremity on upper extremity function, posture and quality of life in patients who develop upper extremity lymphedema after unilateral breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT05776433
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome, Pain
Massage for Post Breast Surgery
The aims of this study are to determine the effectiveness of myofascial massage specific to the breast/chest/shoulder area in reducing self-reported pain and increasing mobility among patients who have undergone a mastectomy or…
- Conditions
- Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome, Pain, Shoulder Mobility Impairment, Breast Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02250898
- Testing
- Myofascial Massage Therapy, Global Relaxation Massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Filariasis, Lymphatic, Onchocerciasis
Development of AWZ1066S, a Small Molecule Anti-Wolbachia Candidate Macrofilaricide Drug
Lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis are a group of neglected tropical diseases caused by the transmission of worm larvae (microfilaria) by biting insects.
- Trial name
- AWOL (NCT05084560)
- Testing
- AWZ1066S
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Autonomic Dysfunction
Evaluation of Sympathetic Skin Response and Its Relationship With Clinical Response to Complex Decongestive Therapy in Patients With Postmastectomy Lymphedema
This prospective observational single-center study aimed to evaluate sympathetic skin response (SSR) in patients with postmastectomy upper extremity lymphedema and to investigate the relationship between SSR parameters and…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Autonomic Dysfunction, Postmastectomy Lymphedema
- Trial name
- BCRL-SSR (NCT07585253)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Lymphatic Filariasis
Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) Triple Drug Therapy for Lymphatic Filariasis
The DOLF Triple Drug Therapy for Lymphatic Filariasis study will determine the frequency, type and severity of adverse events following triple-drug therapy (IVM+DEC+ALB, IDA) compared to the standard two-drug treatment (DEC+ALB…
- Trial name
- NCT02899936
- Testing
- 3 drug dose - IDA, 2 drug dose - DA
- Where
- 4 sites in Haiti, India and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 23,789 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Lymphedema
High Intensity vs Low Intensity Resistive Exercise In Patient With Upper Extremity Lymphedema
Lymphedema results from impaired lymphatic transport with increased limb volume. The results of systematic reviews indicate that breast cancer survivors can perform resistance exercise training at high-enough intensities to…
- Trial name
- NCT05650372
- Testing
- High intensity resistive exercise, Low intensity resistive exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
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
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
The Relationship Between Gait Parameters and Balance Disorder and Fall Risk in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema(BCRL)
In this study, researchers aimed to evaluate walking function, balance, and fall risk in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.
- Trial name
- BCRL (NCT07420725)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kayseri City Hospital
Lymphedema
Evaluation of Pressure Applying Efficiency in Multi-Layer Bandaging
Lymphedema is a condition characterized by excess accumulation of protein rich tissue fluid in interstitial spaces. It is a progressive chronic disease and without appropriate management may result in serious complications.
- Trial name
- NCT02857621
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assuta Hospital Systems
Lymphedema of Leg, Lymphedema
Inspiratory and Calf Muscles Training in Patients With Leg Lymphedema
Lymphedema results in the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the subcutaneous tissue as a result of the failure of the lymphatic system, which returns water and protein in the interstitial spaces to the bloodstream.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Leg, Lymphedema, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT05609526
- Testing
- Compression Therapy, Inspiratory muscle training, Calf muscle exercise training
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Breast Cancer, Shoulder
Morbidity After Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients
This study will examine the frequency and severity of problems in women with breast cancer for 2 years following initial medical treatment, including: Physical impairments, such as loss of strength or flexibility, increased…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Shoulder, Lymphedema, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT00027118
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 326 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)