Pedaling away swelling: could cycling boost leg lymphedema treatment?

NCT ID NCT07726277

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether adding aerobic exercise (cycling on a recumbent bike) to standard complete decongestive therapy can improve muscle thickness, balance, mobility, and quality of life in adults with lower extremity lymphedema. Participants will exercise 20–30 minutes per session, five days a week for four weeks. The study aims to fill a gap in research, which has mostly focused on arm lymphedema and simple limb measurements.

What this could mean

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Active substance: aerobic exercise using a recumbent cycle ergometer
What this could lead to: If it works, adding aerobic exercise to standard lymphedema therapy could improve mobility, balance, and daily function for people with leg swelling.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term trial (50 people, 4 weeks). Results may not apply to all patients, and exercise may not provide added benefit over standard care alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lymphedema

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LOWER EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA

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