Special tubes to treat arm and leg swelling from lymph blockage
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study tests whether “hydrophobic tubes” (small implanted devices) can reduce swelling caused by lymph fluid not draining properly in the arm or leg. It is aimed at adults with a specific type of long-term lymph swelling and certain test results.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You have lymphedema that affects your leg (Grade II to IV)
- Your lymph scan shows lymph flow is completely blocked (“total occlusion”)
- Your condition began early in life (“lymph edema praecox,” not later in adulthood)
- Your affected leg is at least 15% larger in circumference than the other leg
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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