Status:

RECRUITING

Self-Management for Head and Neck Lymphedema and Fibrosis [PROMISE Trial]

Lead Sponsor:

Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

United States Department of Defense

Conditions:

Lymphedema of the Head and Neck

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized lymphedema and fibrosis self-management program (LEF-SMP) to improve LEF self-management and reduce LEF-associated symptom bur...

Detailed Description

In HNC survivors with lymphedema and fibrosis (LEF), the investigators will: 1) compare the effects of in-person LEF-SMP, telehealth LEF-SMP, and usual care on LEF severity; 2) compare the effects of ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \>18 years of age
  • Post HNC primary treatment
  • No evidence of cancer (NED)
  • Completion of initial lymphedema therapy for head and neck lymphedema
  • Unable to obtain lymphedema therapy due to barriers noted above
  • History of lymphedema on the face and neck, with or without fibrosis
  • Ability to understand English in order to complete questionnaires
  • Ability to perform self-care activities for LEF management
  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • Having an electronic device (a computer, tablet, iPad, or smartphone) and internet access at home
  • A valid email address

Exclusion

  • Recurrent or metastatic cancer
  • Any other active cancer
  • Acute infection
  • Acute congestive heart failure
  • Acute renal failure
  • Cardiac or pulmonary edema
  • Sensitive carotid sinus
  • Severe carotid blockage
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Venous thrombosis
  • Pregnant people
  • Incarcerated patients

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 29 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

204 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06125743

Start Date

March 29 2024

End Date

August 31 2026

Last Update

August 14 2025

Active Locations (2)

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1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104

2

Barbara Murphy

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232