Scan lymph drainage and collect samples for related conditions
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses a special light scan after a dye is given to look at how your lymph system drains. It may also include genetic testing for people with a family history of lymph-related disorders to better understand causes.
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Who can take part
- If you can become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test within 36 hours of the dye scan
- If you can become pregnant, you must agree to use birth control during the study and for 1 month after
- You must be able to lie on your back for about 10 minutes at a time, for up to 60 minutes total
- You must be able to stay still during the imaging (and children can cooperate for the scan)
- If you are in the lymph-disorder group, you must have a diagnosis such as lymphedema, lipedema, or a blood-vessel/vascular problem that may involve lymph flow
- You must not have an iodine allergy and must be under 400 pounds
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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