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A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management
Led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Updated on 2025-09-22
600
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
468 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18-80 years
- Primary or secondary lymphedema of the upper or lower extremity
- International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Stage 1, 2, or 3 lymphedema
- Proficiency in English language
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with clotting disorders, venous insufficiency, or end-stage lymphedema unless they are on the non-surgical arm
- Patients who refuse to complete questionnaires and are replaced at investigator discretion
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, United States, 10604
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2
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States, 10065
Actively Recruiting
3
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites)
Rockville Centre, New York, United States, 11553
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Babak Mahrara, MD
CONTACT
A
Andrea Barrio, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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