New pill could reduce arm swelling in lymphedema patients
NCT ID NCT05203835
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested an oral drug called acebilustat to see if it can reduce arm swelling in people with long-term lymphedema. Forty adults with stage 2 upper arm lymphedema took either the drug or a placebo for 9 months. The main goal was to measure changes in skin thickness in the affected arm.
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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