View clinical trials related to Lymphedema.
Filter by:Lymphedema is the build-up of lymph fluid in the body's tissue causing chronic, debilitating swelling. This commonly occurs as a result of a disruption of the lymphatic system during lymph node dissection surgeries. In melanoma patients, the incidence of lymphedema ranges from 5-10% in the arms following an axillary dissection, and 28-40% in the legs following groin dissection. LYMPHA (LYmphatic Microsurgical Preventive Healing Approach) is an innovative microsurgical technique where blocked lymphatic vessels are drained into the blood circulation by surgically creating a shunt between a lymphatic channel and a blood vessel called a lymphatic-venous bypass. Recently, LYMPHA has been shown to prevent lymphedema when performed at the time of nodal dissection. We propose a prospective pilot study evaluating the practice of the LYMPHA technique for the primary prevention lymphedema at The Ottawa Hospital. The novel use of the LYMPHA technique holds the potential to prevent lymphedema rather than to attempt to treat it once it has already progressed and as a result will not only improve the quality of life of the cancer patients, but also decrease health care costs associated with treating lymphedema.
Indicated for the Treatment of Secondary Lymphedema Associated with the Treatment of Breast Cancer. Primary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single dose of Lymfactin® in patients with secondary lymphedema associated with the treatment of breast cancer.
This pilot clinical trial studies Hatha yoga in reducing physical and emotional problems in breast cancer survivors with stage II-III lymphedema. Yoga practices may benefit breast cancer survivors with lymphedema as they directly support lymph transport (postures, breathing, relaxation) and emotional well-being (relaxation, meditation).
Assessment of quality of life and symptoms changes in primary or secondary, unilateral or bilateral lower extremity lymphedema patients using an advanced pneumatic compression system.
This is a study to investigate the safety and efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of patients with primary lymphedema. The primary goal is to assess patient tolerability of increasing doses of propranolol. The secondary goal is to assess lymphedema symptoms and signs in response to propranolol treatment.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of pneumatic compression in improving symptoms, quality of life and wound healing in patients with venous ulcers and/or lymphedema.
This pilot clinical trial studies a home-based lymphedema care program in improving lymphedema self-care in head and neck cancer survivors. A home-based lymphedema care program may help head and neck cancer survivors manage their lymphedema and improve their well-being and quality of life.
Background: - Lymphatics are a type of vessel, similar to arteries and veins. Lymphatic disorders happen when these vessels don t work properly. Researchers want to look for a relationship between lymphatic disorders and variations of certain genes found in the lung, blood, and other places in the body. Objective: - To learn more about lymphatic disorders and evaluate how genetic factors affect lymphatic disorders. Eligibility: - People ages 2 90 who have a lymphatic disorder or relatives of people with lymphatic disorders. - Healthy volunteers 18 and older. Design: - Participants may have 1 2 visits a year, or more as needed. The study is expected to last 5 years. Visits may last 1 5 days. Participants may have lab tests, medical history, and physical exam at each visit. - Participants may have blood testing that includes genetics tests, and urine tests. They may have nose and throat cultures, saliva collection, and cheek swabs to collect samples. - Participants may have a skin biopsy and have blood taken from an artery. - Participants may have breathing tests and be studied while exercising. - Participants may have an electrocardiogram. Electrodes will be placed on their chest, tracing heart rhythms. They may also have chest X-rays. - Participants may have a bronchoscopy. A thin, flexible instrument will be passed through the nose or mouth, into the lung. A tissue sample will be taken. - Participants who have lymphatic disease or have a relative with it may also have: - CT scans. They will lie on a table and hold their breath while their chest is scanned. - MRI. They will lie flat on a table that slides in and out of a scanner. - ultrasound. A probe is rolled around outside the abdomen. - removal of fluid around the lungs, chest, and abdomen.
This pilot clinical trial studies intensive education in increasing understanding of lymphedema in patients with breast cancer undergoing surgery. Lymphedema is the build-up of fluids in the arm (or other extremity) after surgery. Providing written educational handouts and verbal education on the risk factors and symptoms of lymphedema may improve patients' ability to identify symptoms of lymphedema after surgery.
This study will assess the impact of lymphaticovenous microanastomosis in volume reduction of postmastectomy upper extremity lymphedema. We hypothesize that multiple lymphaticovenous micro-anastomosis in the distal arm will result in the reduction of volume and improvement in quality of life of patients with post-mastectomy lymphedema