Hydrophobic tubes for treating arm and leg lymphedema
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests a new treatment using special tubes to reduce swelling in the arms or legs caused by lymphedema. It may help people with severe swelling that hasn't improved with other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have lymphedema in your arm or leg (grade II to IV, meaning moderate to very severe swelling).
- You are over 18 years old.
- Your lymphedema started on its own (not caused by surgery, infection, or cancer).
- Your swollen limb is at least 15% larger than the other limb.
- You are being treated at the specific hospital in Portugal (Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João).
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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