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The Effect of Resistance Exercise in Patients With Lower Limb Lymphedema (the LymphEx Study)
Led by Carsten Bogh Juhl · Updated on 2026-05-06
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
47 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of the study is to investigate the short-term (within 2 weeks) effects of resistance exercise with and without compression garments on lower limb lymphedema(LLL). Additionally, the study will explore the immediate response in LLL to resistance exercise (2 hours and 24 hours post-exercise). Participants will continously wear a circumfencential sensor at the calf (CIMON from Icompression) under a compression garment and an activity tracker (SENS Motion from SENS Innovation Aps) at the thigh for 3 periods (two with supervised exercise sessions of 2 weeks and one control period). Participants will attend supervised resistance exercise 2-3 times per week for 2 periods of 2 weeks (one with compression garment and one without). Assessments with the principal investigator will be scheduled before and after every 2 week period. Participants will keep a digital diary or diary in paper of their lymphedema related symptoms and experienced issues with the sensors or app.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Resistance Exercise in Patients With Lower Limb Lymphedema (the LymphEx Study)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Verified diagnosis of lymphedema of the lower limb
- Completed compression bandaging
- Adherence to compression garment in daytime at least 5-6 days per week
- Calf circumference greater than 35 cm and less than 75 cm
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe neuropathy of the lower leg
- Severe skin problems or wounds at the lower leg
- Cellulitis, deep vein thrombosis, or acute injuries of the lower limb within 2 months prior to inclusion
- Ongoing adjuvant treatment for cancer
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Herlev, Denmark, 2730
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Research Team
M
Merete C Wittenkamp, PhD student
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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