Status:

COMPLETED

Treatment of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema With Stem Cells and Fat Grafting

Lead Sponsor:

Odense University Hospital

Conditions:

Lymphedema

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Breast cancer-related lymphedema is one of the most common and feared consequences of breast cancer treatment. Currently, lymphedema is primarily addressed conservatively with compression garments. Re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Unilateral arm lymphedema secondary to breast cancer treatment including lymph node dissection.
  • Cancer free for at least 1 year
  • The patient understands the nature and purpose of this study and the study procedures and has signed informed consent.
  • The opposite upper extremity is healthy (no lymphedema).
  • ASA score of 1 or 2.
  • The patient is able to read, understand, and complete Danish questionnaires.
  • Pitting lymphedema ISL grade 1 or 2.
  • A minimum circumference difference of 2cm or a minimum volume difference of 200mL.

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or lactating.
  • Bilateral lymphedema
  • Current or previous malignancies other than breast cancer.
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes.
  • Diagnosed with any form of psychotic disorder, which may impact study participation.
  • Not ceased smoking during treatment.
  • Active implantables (e.g. pacemaker or neurostimulator)
  • Unrealistic treatment expectations.
  • Known hepatitis, HIV or syphilis infection.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 18 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03776721

Start Date

December 18 2018

End Date

June 1 2021

Last Update

June 25 2021

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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Odense, Denmark, 5000