Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Hydrophobic Tubes for the Treament of Lower and Upper Limb Lymphedema
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade do Porto
Conditions:
Lymphedema of Leg
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Lymphedema is a chronic condition causing fluid buildup in affected limbs. Traditional treatments often fall short, but subcutaneous implantation of hydrophobic silicone tubes shows promise, creating ...
Detailed Description
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects the lymphatic system and accumulates protein-rich fluid in the interstitial spaces of the affected limb. The condition can occur after surgery, trauma, r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Lower limb lymphedema (Grade II-IV)
- Total occlusion at lymphoscintigraphy
- Patients treated at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João by the same surgical team
- Age \>18 years old;
- Lymphedema praecox
- Lower limb perimeter \>15% superior to contralateral limb
Exclusion
- Secondary lymphedema
- Congenital lymphedema (Milroy, Meige, Klinefelter, Noonan, and Turner syndromes)
- Acute infection of the limb
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Neoplasic disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 15 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05970068
Start Date
December 15 2023
End Date
December 31 2026
Last Update
November 1 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto
Porto, Portugal, 4200-319