Virtual reality exercises for leg lymphedema after cancer surgery
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests whether virtual reality-based exercises can help reduce leg swelling caused by lymphedema after gynecological or other cancer surgery. It may be a good option if you have lymphedema in one leg and can commit to daily sessions for a month.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have lymphedema in one leg (not both) after cancer surgery.
- Your lymphedema is stage 2 or 3 (moderate to severe swelling).
- You do not have serious heart, lung, or kidney problems or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- You do not have an active infection or recent blood clot in your leg.
- You are able to attend the study sessions 5 days a week for 4 weeks.
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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