Shock Wave and Pulsed Field Therapy for Lymphedema
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests two non-invasive therapies—shock wave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy—to see if they can reduce arm or leg swelling (lymphedema) caused by cancer treatment. It's for people who are at least 20 and have had breast or gynecologic cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years old or older.
- You have lymphedema (swelling) after treatment for breast or gynecologic cancer, with a difference of more than 2 cm between your swollen and healthy limb.
- You can attend follow-up appointments over 12 months.
- You do not have open wounds, infections, or untreated blood clots in the swollen limb.
- No cancer has spread to the swollen limb.
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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