New pill could reduce arm swelling in lymphedema patients
NCT ID NCT05203835
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tests an experimental pill, acebilustat, to see if it can reduce arm swelling in people with long-term lymphedema. About 40 adults with stage 2 arm lymphedema will take either the drug or a placebo for 9 months. The main goal is to measure changes in skin thickness, which indicates swelling. This is a pilot study to gather early data on whether the drug might help control the condition.
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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