Breathing and relaxation training for leg swelling
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining breathing and relaxation exercises with standard care can help reduce leg swelling and improve how well you walk. It is for women who have had lymphedema in their legs for at least 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been told by a doctor you have secondary lymphedema (swelling) in one or both legs, and the swelling has been there for at least 3 months.
- You can walk on your own and complete a simple 6-minute walk test.
- You have not had a recent infection in your leg (like cellulitis) or a blood clot in the past month, and you are not pregnant.
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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