Collagen thread boosts lymphedema surgery? stanford trial begins
NCT ID NCT05825157
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding a special collagen thread called BioBridge to standard lymph node transfer surgery can better reduce arm swelling in people with lymphedema. About 60 adults with stage I-II arm lymphedema will be followed for 12 months to measure changes in limb volume. The goal is to see if the scaffold helps new lymphatic connections form, improving the surgery's success rate.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
BioBridge scaffold (a thread-like collagen device) used alongside standard lymph node transfer surgery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could improve surgical outcomes for people with arm lymphedema, reducing swelling more effectively than surgery alone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. The device is new, and it may not improve results or could cause complications like infection or scarring.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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