Clinical trials: Lymphedema; Surgical
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
PRELUDE Study of Lymphatic Surgery to Treat Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a chronic debilitating disease that can have severe adverse effects on day-to-day life causing great physical and visual discomfort.
- Trial name
- PRELUDE (NCT04579029)
- Testing
- Lymphaticovenous anastomosis surgery combined with near infrared spectroscopy imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Lymphedema Arm
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography for the Treatment of Lymphedema
The purpose of this research is to determine the preferred microbubble agent (Lumason®, Optison®, and Definity®) for lymphatic channel visualization by ultrasound.
- Trial name
- CASTLE (NCT05613946)
- Testing
- Lumason, Optison, Definity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Lymphedema
Lymphedema Following Hand/Wrist Surgery in Women Post Axillary Node Dissection
This is a prospective, randomized, equivalence trial designed to evaluate postoperative complications following hand surgery with a brachial tourniquet and without a tourniquet in patients that have previously had a mastectomy…
- Trial name
- NCT00984269
- Testing
- Tourniquet Use
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
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
Open Surgery, Lymphedema
A Post-market, Real-world Experience: Expanding Access to Care by Incorporating the Symani® Surgical System and Enabling Surgeons
The objective of this study is to evaluate the Symani System's safety and effectiveness for microsurgical anastomosis during free tissue transfer surgery and lymphovenous anastomosis surgery.
- Conditions
- Open Surgery, Lymphedema, Free Tissue Transfer, Microsurgery
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT06725030)
- Testing
- Symani Surgical System
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 455 people
- Sponsor
- MMI (Medical Microinstruments, Inc.)
Head and Neck Cancer
Preventing Lymphedema in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Through Vein Reconstruction
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if facial vein reconstruction after neck dissection works to reduce rates of lymphedema in adults getting surgical treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07694726
- Testing
- Facial Vein Reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
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)
Breast Cancer, Mastectomy; Lymphedema
Myofascial Massage for Pain and Immobility Following Breast Cancer Surgery
About 25-50% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop persistent chest wall pain and shoulder mobility limitations following surgery.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Pain, Shoulder, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- NCT04233385
- Testing
- Myofascial Massage, Light Touch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Breast Cancer
Design and Evaluation of the Effects of a Physical Therapy Program With Digital Support in Patients With Breast Cancer
Breast cancer surgery usually results in reduced range of motion of the shoulder joint, weakness of the musculature and altered scapular kinematics during movement.
- Trial name
- NCT04837248
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Group 1. Conventional treatment, Experimental: Group 2. Experimental treatment.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal
Breast Surgery, Breast Cancer
Development and Usability Evaluation of an Arm Circumference Measurement Tool For Patients Undergoing Breast Surgery
The aim of this study is to develop an arm circumference measurement device that can be used by both patients and nurses in the follow-up of upper extremity lymphedema, which may occur as a result of breast cancer surgery, and to…
- Conditions
- Breast Surgery, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT07154771
- Testing
- First with the arm circumference measurement tool, then with the traditional tape measure, First with the traditional tape measure , then with the arm circumference measurement tool
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi
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
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Predictors of Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer Surgery
The purpose of this study evaluate which factors play a role in lymphedema development among women who have had axillary surgery for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00202046
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
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
Lymphoedema of Leg, Lymphedema Arm
Added Value of Reconstructive Lymphatic Surgery to Usual Care in Lymphoedema
The primary objective of this research proposal is to investigate in patients with lymphoedema of the upper limb or lower limb (P) the added value of reconstructive lymphatic surgery (I) to the decongestive lymphatic therapy…
- Conditions
- Lymphoedema of Leg, Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- SurLym (NCT05064176)
- Testing
- Usual care, Reconstructive lymphatic surgery
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Cervical Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Adenosquamous Carcinoma
Studying the Physical Function and Quality of Life Before and After Surgery in Patients With Stage I Cervical Cancer
This clinical trial studies the physical function and quality-of-life before and after surgery in patients with stage I cervical cancer.
- Conditions
- Cervical Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Adenosquamous Carcinoma, Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT01649089
- Testing
- Conization, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 185 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- GOG Foundation
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
Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Microvascular Breast Reconstruction With Lymph Node Transfer
this study aims to evaluate the outcomes of simultaneous free abdominal flap \& vascularized lymph node transfer for both breast reconstruction and postmastectomy lymphedema
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Mastectomy; Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT04246034
- Testing
- Microvascular Breast Reconstruction with Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Paravertebral Block, Pectoral Nerve Block
Pectoral Nerve Block Versus Paravertebral Block In The Incidence of Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery
Chronic pain after Mastectomy is frequent and an important healthcare priority because of its effect on quality of life. Although the association between the severity of acute pain after surgery and the likelihood of chronic pain…
- Conditions
- Paravertebral Block, Pectoral Nerve Block, Chronic Pain, Mastectomy; Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT06082206
- Testing
- thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), PECS group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
An Integrated Algorithm for Surgical Intervention in Chronic Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment: The Basel Lymphedema Protocol
The primary objective of the investigators is to develop an integrated algorithm for surgical treatment of chronic lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06374745
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Colorectal Cancer
Late Organ Specific Adverse Effects hiPec or pElvic eXenteration
The purpose of this study is to describe type and extent of organ specific late adverse effects in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastases and after surgery for colorectal cancer with…
- Trial name
- LOSAPEX (NCT04970316)
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus