Lymphedema patients may face hidden heart risk, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT05962827
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study checks if people with lymphedema have higher levels of lipoprotein(a), a substance linked to heart disease. Researchers will test blood from 100 adults with lymphedema to see how common high LP(a) is. The goal is to learn if lymphedema patients need extra heart risk monitoring.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre antoine lacassagne
TERMINATEDNice, France, 06003, France
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Chu de Nice
RECRUITINGNice, France, 06000, France
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