Reconstructive lymph surgery plus usual care for lymphoedema
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a reconstructive lymph surgery to standard lymphoedema care improves symptoms and function. It may help people with moderate lymphoedema who have already tried therapy for several months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and have lymphoedema in an arm or leg (one or both sides).
- Your lymphoedema is an early-to-middle stage (stage 1 to 2b).
- Your lymphoedema must be confirmed by objective tests (for example, scan results showing clear swelling differences).
- You scored at least 25 out of 100 on a questionnaire about how lymphoedema affects daily functioning.
- You have had at least 6 months of decongestive therapy (DLT) until swelling is down to minimal pitting.
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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