Clinical trials: Lymphedema of Upper Arm
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
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
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 of Upper Arm
Using an Adjustable Compression Garment for Secondary Upper Limb Lymphoedema
This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the use of an adjustable compression garment in the treatment of patients with Breast Cancer related upper limb Lymphoedema.
- Trial name
- NCT04435639
- Testing
- Manual lymph drainage., Coban compression bandage.., Adjustable Compression Sleeve
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Technology, Sligo
Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Auto-Adjustable MOBIDERM® Autofit NIGHT-time Compression Armsleeve in the Upper Limb LYMphedema in Maintenance Phase
This study aims to assess Auto-Adjustable MOBIDERM® Autofit Armsleeve effect on upper limb volume excess after 3 months of maintenance phase treatment in patients with secondary upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer.
- Trial name
- LYMphoNIGHT (NCT04203069)
- Testing
- Control group : Day-time compression sleeve, Intervention group : Day-time compression sleeve and Night-time MOBIDERM® Autofit
- Where
- 8 sites in France, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Thuasne
Lymphedema Arm
Immersive Virtual Reality Based Exersice in Post-mastectomy Lymphedema Patients
To determine the effect of immersive virtual reality on shoulder proprioception and ROM of post-mastectomy lymphedema patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06553183
- Testing
- immersive virtual reality, traditional physicaltherapy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Lymphedema, Secondary, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
The N-LVA Study: RCT Comparing LVA vs. Sham Surgery in Cancer-related Lymphedema
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) with sham surgery for patients suffering from unilateral cancer-related lymphedema in…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Secondary, Lymphedema of Upper Limb, Lymphedema, Lower Limb, Lymphedema Arm
- Trial name
- NCT06082349
- Testing
- Lymphaticovenous anastomosis
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Survivorship
Lymphatic Response to Resistance Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors
The objective of this study is 1) to study the acute and chronic effect of resistance therapeutic physical exercise (RTPE) in the prevention of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) in breast cancer survivors at risk using…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Survivorship, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
- Trial name
- LinfoGYM (NCT06113627)
- Testing
- Resistance Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Responsiveness of Outcome Scales in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
The aim of this study is to investigate and compare responsiveness of current lymphedema assessment scales validated in Turkish.
- Trial name
- NCT04138667
- Testing
- complex decongestive therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Self-Physiotherapy in the Management of Lymphedema
Breast cancer-related lymphedema is a chronic condition adversely affecting physical, social, psychological and emotional well-being.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Self Care, Quality of Healthcare
- Trial name
- NCT06652295
- Testing
- Complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP), Self-administered Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
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
Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm
Screening For BCRL In Targeted Therapy For Breast Cancer
This a prospective, longitudinal study designed to track edema and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL) onset in breast cancer patients taking targeted therapy treatments for early and metastatic breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
- Trial name
- NCT05142800
- Testing
- Perometer, SOZO device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cancer of the Breast
Axillary Reverse Mapping
We hypothesize that variations in anatomic location of the arm lymphatic drainage system put the arm lymphatics at risk for disruption during a SLNB and / or ALND.
- Trial name
- ARM (NCT00572481)
- Testing
- Axillary Reverse Mapping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
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
Lymphedema Arm, Lymphedema of Leg
LymphAssistTM at Home (LAAH)
Lymphoedema is a life-long condition causing long-term swelling affecting people physically, mentally and socially. Daily self-management covers four main areas (skin care, activity / movement, compression and massage / light…
- Trial name
- LAAH (NCT05456568)
- Testing
- LymphAssistTM Professional
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
Unilateral Breast Neoplasms
Arm Swelling Occurence in Breast Cancer Patients With Nodal Radiotherapy: Impact of Informing Them of AI-predicted Risk
Radiotherapy after breast cancer surgery can lead to side effects like arm lymphedema (arm swelling). Lymphedema can cause long-term discomfort and affect quality of life.
- Trial name
- PRE-ACT-01 (NCT07187726)
- Testing
- XAINET AI tool
- Where
- 27 sites in France, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 724 people
- Sponsor
- UNICANCER
Lymphedema, Recurrent Breast Cancer
Sentinel and/or Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy With or Without Axillary Reverse Mapping in Reducing Incidence and Severity of Arm Lymphedema in Stage 0-2 Patients.
Lymph node biopsy followed by axillary reverse mapping may reduce the incidence and severity of arm lymphedema. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well sentinel and/or axillary lymph node biopsy with or without…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Recurrent Breast Cancer, Stage IA Breast Cancer, Stage IB Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01276054
- Testing
- technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid, methylene blue, indocyanine green solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California