Lymphedema of Genitalia Clinical Trial
Official title:
Exploratory Study to Evaluate the Clinical Benefits of Wearing the Panty MOBIDERM in Patients With Pelvic and/or Genital Lymphedema : OLYMPY Study
Lymphedema (LO) is a chronic and disabling condition that affects quality of life. This pathology has a physical, psychological, social and professional impact. Pelvic or genital lymphedema (LP/LG) is the result of a dysfunction of the lymphatic system in the genital area that can occur following surgery, radiation therapy, tumor, infections affecting the inguinal lymph nodes or related lymphatic pathways (secondary LP/LG). Urogenital cancers are the major cause of secondary LP/LG. It is difficult to have an accurate estimate of the prevalence of LP/LG. LP/LG can be painful, the edema very bulky and disharmonious. The patient is facing with significant physical and psychological difficulties. The volume of the lymphedema can be important, causing discomfort, rubbing when walking or during physical activities, disrupting daily life and may constitute a major handicap.
Currently, there is no reference treatment which is validated for these lymphedemas, and few recommendations from the competent authorities or learned societies are available. There is no solution available on the market which covers all the needs and expectations of patients and healthcare professionals. The Panty MOBIDERM is a standard pelvic compressive orthosis that should promote lymphatic drainage, then reduce the volume of edema, and contributing to an overall improvement in the patients' quality of life. ;