Status:

RECRUITING

A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management

Lead Sponsor:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Conditions:

Lymphedema

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Brief Summary

This study is being done to see the long-term results for patients who choose to have surgery for lymphedema (with the vascularized lymph node transfer), compared to patients who choose not to have su...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients aged 18-80 years
  • Primary and secondary lymphedema of the upper or lower extremity
  • International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Stage 1, 2, or 3 lymphedema
  • Proficiency in English language

Exclusion

  • Patients with clotting disorders, venous insufficiency, end-stage lymphedema unless they are on the non-surgical arm.
  • Additionally, if the patient refuses to complete questionnaires, the patient will be excluded from the study and replaced at the discretion of the principal or co-principal investigator.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 9 2017

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

600 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03248310

Start Date

August 9 2017

End Date

August 1 2026

Last Update

September 22 2025

Active Locations (3)

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)

Harrison, New York, United States, 10604

2

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, United States, 10065

3

Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites)

Rockville Centre, New York, United States, 11553