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Breathing exercises may boost leg lymphedema treatment

NCT ID NCT07697482

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Toros University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding breathing and relaxation exercises to standard lymphedema therapy can improve walking ability and muscle oxygen levels in women with leg swelling. Participants receive either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus a structured breathing and relaxation program. The goal is to see if these simple additions can enhance functional capacity and muscle health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
respiratory and relaxation training
What this could lead to
If effective, adding simple breathing and relaxation exercises to standard lymphedema therapy could improve walking ability and muscle oxygen levels in patients with leg swelling.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added exercises may not provide significant benefit over standard therapy alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lymphatic malformation 5 lymphedema primary lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOWER EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

    RECRUITING

    Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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