New wearable device aims to ease leg lymphedema without bulky pumps

NCT ID NCT05507346

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested a new portable, non-pneumatic compression device (Dayspring) against a standard pneumatic compression device for treating leg lymphedema. 121 adults with leg swelling from lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency used each device for three months. Researchers measured changes in limb volume, quality of life, and safety to see if the wearable device works as well or better than the traditional pump.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanley G Rockson

    Oakland, California, 94607, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

portable non-pneumatic active compression device (Dayspring)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more convenient, wearable option for managing leg swelling from lymphedema, potentially improving daily comfort and quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a completed crossover study with 121 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all types of lymphedema. The device may not reduce swelling as effectively as existing pneumatic pumps for some individuals.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic venous insufficiency lymphedema venous insufficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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