Home vs. clinic: which lymphedema therapy works best for cancer survivors?
NCT ID NCT05182229
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two approaches to treating lymphedema (swelling) in people who have had head and neck cancer. One group gets all their therapy in a clinic, while the other starts with a few in-person sessions and then continues via video calls at home. The goal is to see if the home-based method is just as effective at reducing swelling, easing symptoms, and improving daily function. The trial involves 240 survivors who are within two years of finishing cancer treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
complete decongestive therapy (CDT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a home-based hybrid approach works as well as clinic visits, making lymphedema care more convenient and accessible for survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial comparing two existing treatments, not testing a new drug. The home-based method may be less effective for some patients, and results may not apply to everyone with lymphedema.
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Locations
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Asplundh Cancer Pavilion Jefferson Health
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, 19090, United States
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Jefferson Cherry Hospital Jefferson Health
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08002, United States
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Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114, United States
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Temple University Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States