Clinical trials: Lymphedema of the Hands
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 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
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female
Factors Affecting Functionality in Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer type in women globally. In conjunction with the new developments, breast cancer survival has increased therefore the management of long-term complications has gained importance.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Breast Carcinoma in Situ
- Trial name
- NCT04245657
- Testing
- Tissue Dielectric Constant Measurement, Muscle strength measurement, Hand-Grip Strength Measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Bakircay University
Quality of Life, Lymphedema
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Upper Extremity Lymphedema
Lymphedema is an inflammatory disease characterized by abnormal accumulation of excess water, plasma proteins, and extravascular blood and parenchymal cells in the affected upper and lower arms, chest and/or trunk due to…
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Lymphedema, Hand Grasp, Grip
- Trial name
- NCT06069908
- Testing
- Complex Decongestive Treatment, Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Seda Saka