Clinical trials: Lymphoedema
Lymphedema
Low Level Laser Treatment and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (massage therapy) with compression (wearing a tight sleeve on the arm) is the current standard of treatment for breast cancer related lymphedema (arm swelling).
- Trial name
- NCT00852930
- Testing
- laser and MLD combined, laser alone, manual lymphatic drainage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Lymphatic Filariasis
Efficacy of Higher Albendazole and Ivermectin Doses on Wuchereria Bancrofti Microfilarial Clearance in Malawi
Albendazole and ivermectin are currently used in combination for annual mass treatment of lymphatic filariasis in Africa. Although the drugs have been donated, the cost of such programmes is very high and has proven to be a major…
- Trial name
- FED (NCT01213576)
- Testing
- Albendazole 400mg and ivermectin 200mcg/kg, Albendazole and ivermectin, albendazole 800mg and ivermectin 400mcg/kg bi-annually
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
LLLT Combined With CDT in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
This study aims to explore the effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on breast cancer-related lymphedema when utilized in conjunction with Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) when compared to CDT treatment alone.
- Trial name
- NCT01351376
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Low Level Laser
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Lymphedema
Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Ulcer Healing in Subjects With Secondary Lymphedema
This is a randomized, controlled, parallel group, open label, clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of intermittent, gradient, pneumatic compression (IPC)on the healing of venous ulcers in subjects diagnosed with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT01079299
- Testing
- Intermittent, gradient, pneumatic compression device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY
Lymphedema, Post Mastectomy
A Pilot Study Assessing the Effect of Lymphaticovenous Micro-Anastomosis in the Treatment of Postmastectomy Lymphedema
This study will assess the impact of lymphaticovenous microanastomosis in volume reduction of postmastectomy upper extremity lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT02020837
- Testing
- Lymphaticovenous Micro-Anastomosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Breast Neoplasm, Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Fluoroscopy-guided MLD for Treatment of BCRL
The main scientific objective of this multicentric double-blinded randomised controlled trial entails examining the effectiveness of fluoroscopy-guided MLD versus traditional MLD versus placebo MLD, applied as part of the…
- Trial name
- EFforT-BCRL (NCT02609724)
- Testing
- Information, Skin care, Compression therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Primary Lymphedema
Propranolol Dose Escalation in Lymphedema in Patients
This is a study to investigate the safety and efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of patients with primary lymphedema. The primary goal is to assess patient tolerability of increasing doses of propranolol.
- Trial name
- NCT02595996
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Lymphedema Prophylaxis in Breast Cancer Survivors Who Show Early Evidence of High-risk Status
To compare the effectiveness of usual treatments for lymphedema [massage and elastic compression sleeve, instituted at-risk and before the development of swelling (lymphedema)], compared to the use of a newly-marketed device, the…
- Trial name
- NCT00383500
- Testing
- Flexitouch, Class 1 compression garment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Study Evaluating Flexitouch Plus With Connectivity on Compliance in 30 Patients With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.
The objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of using the Flexitouch Plus with Cellular Connectivity (FT-CC) to monitor device use data to determine if reminders to patients impact compliance, and to identify the…
- Trial name
- NCT04432727
- Testing
- Flexitouch Plus with Cellular Connectivity (FT-CC)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Lymphedema
Education With or Without Exercise and Counseling in Preventing Lymphedema in Women With Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Breast Cancer Who Are Undergoing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
This randomized phase III trial studies how well education with or without physical therapy intervention works in preventing lymphedema in women with stage I, II, or III breast cancer who are undergoing axillary lymph node…
- Trial name
- NCT00376597
- Testing
- quality of life assessment, educational intervention, Physical therapy
- Where
- 76 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Lymphedema, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Placebo-Controlled Therapeutic Trial for the Prevention of Lymphedema
This randomized clinical trial studies an investigational drug in preventing lymphedema in patients at high risk after undergoing axillary lymph node dissection.
- Trial name
- PCTTPL (NCT01893879)
- Testing
- (RS)2-(3-benzoylphenyl)-propionic acid, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
Low-Level Laser in Treatment of Head and Neck Lymphedema: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this pilot clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of the use of low-level laser for head and neck cancer survivors with lymphedema.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT03738332
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Patient Anxiety Associated With Lymphedema Surveillance Method
We propose to study the impact of BIA screening on anxiety and primary prevention strategies for lymphedema development among patients with recent surgery for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02033759
- Testing
- Bio-Impedance Testing, Anxiety Questionnaire, Traditional Circumferential Measurements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Mercy Research
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Head and Neck Cancer
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Feasibility and Potential Effectiveness of the Flexitouch System Head and Neck Treatment
The study will evaluate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the Flexitouch head and neck treatment plus standard home care compared to standard home care regimen alone.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Neoplasms, Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT03332160
- Testing
- Flexitouch head and neck lymphedema treatment system, Standard home lymphedema care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Secondary Lymphedema
Imaging Biomarkers of Lymphatic Dysfunction
Persons with secondary arm and/or upper quadrant lymphedema following cancer therapies commonly are prescribed complete decongestive therapy as a course of management of their lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT03760744
- Testing
- CDT with Negative Pressure, CDT alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Covid19
Patient Experiences With the COVID-19 Vaccination After Breast Cancer Treatment
This study aims to elicit patient experiences, choices, and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine after breast cancer surgery.
- Trial name
- LymphVAX (NCT04872738)
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 714 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
Lipedema, Lipolymphedema
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in Women With Lipo-lymphedema (Lipedema With Swelling)
Lipedema is a connective tissue disorder that affects up to 10% of women. It is characterized by painful, swollen subcutaneous tissue and disproportionate fat accumulation (primarily in the lower limbs, however it can spread to…
- Trial name
- NCT04213989
- Testing
- Flexitouch Plus and Conservative Care, Conservative Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Wright, MD
Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
Low-Level Laser in Head and Neck Chronic Lymphedema
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-level laser treatment (LLLT) on the severity of lymphedema, symptom burden, functional status, and quality of life in HNC survivors.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT04482855
- Testing
- Low-level laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine