GLP-1 drugs for arm or leg swelling (lymphedema)
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests if a class of diabetes drugs (GLP-1 receptor agonists) can reduce swelling in one arm or leg caused by lymphedema. It may help people who have not found relief from other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have swelling in only one arm or one leg that is at least 5% larger than the other side
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 23 or higher
- If you have had cancer, your oncologist says it's okay for you to join
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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