Clinical trials: Lymphedema
Lymphedema of Upper Limb
MRL in the Upper Extremity
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility and applicability of the MRL protocol for the upper extremity in Maastricht University Medical Center, and to examine the differences of the lymphatic system between…
- Trial name
- NCT04575636
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Lymphography
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Lymphedema
Aquatic Exercise Study for Breast Cancer Patients With Lymphedema
The purpose of this study is to determine what effects aquatic exercise has on participants with Lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT00498771
- Testing
- Aquatic Exercise arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Fibrosis
The Fibrosis-Lymphedema Continuum in Head and Neck Cancer
Goal: The primary goal of this study is to longitudinally investigate, in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, the potential fibrosis-lymphedema continuum.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Neoplasms, Fibrosis, Lymphedema, Biomarkers
- Trial name
- NCT01187173
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Breast Cancer
Axillary Radiotherapy or Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Patients With Clinically Node- Positive Breast Cancer Undergoing Upfront Tailored Axillary Surgery
This trial is to investigate if in patients with clinically node positive breast cancer undergoing upfront surgery, treatment with TAS and ART is superior to ALND in terms of arm-related Quality of Life (QoL) and occurrence of…
- Trial name
- OPBC-10/ NOAX (NCT07140172)
- Testing
- Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), Axillary radiotherapy (ART)
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Austria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 1,060 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Lymphedema, Cellulitis
Evaluation of Antibacterial Soap for Treatment of Lymphedema in a Filariasis-Endemic Area
Introduction. Lymphatic filariasis is a devastating mosquito-transmitted parasitic disease that causes lymphedema or elephantiasis of the leg in 15 million persons, the majority of whom are women.
- Trial name
- NCT00139100
- Testing
- antimicrobial agent in soap
- Where
- Haiti
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Deep Learning
Study on Classification Method of Indocyanine Green Lymphography Based on Deep Learning
Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is the most common complication after breast cancer surgery, which brings a heavy psychological and spiritual burden to patients.
- Trial name
- BCRL；ICG (NCT04824378)
- Testing
- No Intervention.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
Lymphedema of Leg, Gynecologic Cancer
Effectiveness of Two Exercises in Preventing Lower-Limb Lymphedema After Gynecological Cancer Surgery
Background: Lower-limb lymphedema is one of the complications after gynecological cancer surgery. Patients with lymphedema are more likely to limit their daily life activities and become inactive, leading to negative influences…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Leg, Gynecologic Cancer, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT05666947
- Testing
- Home-based exercise
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Yu-Yun Hsu
Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Examining and Comparing the Temporal Changes and Results of Cosmetic, Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction Achieved With Immediate and Delayed-immediate Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Procedures and Contralateral Symmetrization Techniques
This is a response-adaptive (RAR) prospective randomized study with a long-term follow-up and the aim of this clinical study is to measure with qualitative and quantitative indicators the changes in cosmetic results, quality of…
- Conditions
- Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04356235
- Testing
- A: expander-silicone implant exchange and contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and if needed with volume reduction, B: expander-silicone implant exchange with contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and Ultrapro sling, C: expander-silicone implant exchange and contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and silicone implant augmentation
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 528 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Oncology, Hungary
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, Secondary, Lymphedema of Leg
Secondary Lymphedema Due to Human Adjuvant Disease
This observational, descriptive, retrospective study the clinical and imaging findings of 10 lower legs of 5 patients with previous history of injection of modeling substances for cosmetic purposes at buttocks and hips ande…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Secondary, Lymphedema of Leg, Granuloma, Foreign-Body
- Trial name
- NCT04588493
- Testing
- Lower extremity Lymphoscintigraphy
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Angeles del Pedregal
Lymphedema
A 3D Tablet Sensor Approach to the Measurement of a Lymphedema
Up to now, the diagnosis of lymphedema remains hard and delayed. It suffers from many limitations such as lack of coordination and formation of the health-care network.
- Trial name
- LO3D (NCT04821440)
- Testing
- Water displacement volumetry, Three dimension volumetry
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Head and Neck Cancer
Home-Based Photo-Biomodulation for Management of Lymphoedema and Radiation Fibrosis in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial
This feasibility trial will test the use of photo-biomodulation (PBM) therapy, predominantly self-delivered in the patient's home for 12-weeks, following completion of radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- HOME-PBM (NCT07139782)
- Testing
- Riancorp LTU-904 Laser and Handycure® (Medical Quant)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia
Lymphedema of Upper Limb
Effects of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
Lymphedema related to breast cancer is one of the main complications after breast cancer treatment. Manual lymphatic drainage appears as a technique which could be applied in the treatment of lymphedema along with other…
- Trial name
- NCT05037708
- Testing
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vigo
Lymphedema
Two Pneumatic Compression Devices in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
The treatment of lymphedema has been a major focus of attention for physicians and scientists for several decades. At this time, no successful techniques have been developed to prevent lymphedema, and therefore, a great deal of…
- Trial name
- ACE (NCT01239160)
- Testing
- Flexitouch System, Hydroven FPR
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Lymphedema
Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program Supported by Self-Management for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
A total of 64 women, aged between 20 and 65 years, diagnosed with stage I or II breast cancer-related lymphedema and not meeting the exclusion criteria, who registered at the outpatient clinics of the Department of Physical…
- Trial name
- NCT07794904
- Testing
- Tele-rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program, Home-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Lymphedema
Compression Bandages in Upper Limb Lymphedema
Despite different types of bandages are using in the lymphedema treatment, numerous of them have not been directly compared. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of five different kinds of bandages on limb volume and…
- Trial name
- CB-ULL (NCT03250364)
- Testing
- Multilayer bandage, Double compression bandage, Cohesive bandage
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
The Effect of Hand Exercises on Upper Limb Volume, Quality of Life, and Hand Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of simple hand mobility and grip strengthening exercises to the usual care for upper extremity lymphedema will reduce limb volume and improve the quality of life…
- Trial name
- NCT05983380
- Testing
- Hand Mobility and Grip Strengthening Exercises, Usual Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified
Elastographic and Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Patients With Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of shear-wave elastography for the diagnosis and staging of breast cancer related lymphedema by assessing the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the arm and forearm, which could…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified, Evaluations, Diagnostic Self
- Trial name
- NCT06009666
- Testing
- Shear Wave Elastography and B Mode Ultrasonography, Quick Dash Questionnare, The Lymphedema Life Impact Scale
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Lymphedema
Lymphedema Prevention Through Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction (LILY) Trial.
To learn if reconstruction of the lymphatic system at the time of axillary lymphadenectomy can reduce the risk of developing lymphedema.
- Trial name
- NCT06989099
- Testing
- Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction (ILR)/, Prophylactic Lymphovenous Bypass (pLVB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lymphedema
Acupuncture for Lymphedema Secondary to Breast Cancer Treatment
This study is being conducted to determine if electro-acupuncture can reduce swelling of the arm due to breast cancer treatment (commonly referred to as 'lymphedema').
- Trial name
- NCT02158832
- Testing
- Acupuncture + Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- McMaster University