New study aims to uncover hidden swelling after urologic cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT05264337

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 400 patients who have had urologic cancer surgery with lymph node removal to see how often they develop lymphedema (leg swelling). Researchers will use questionnaires and special devices to measure swelling and tissue fluid over two years. The goal is to better understand this common but understudied side effect.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better predict and manage lymphedema after urologic cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures outcomes and does not test any new therapy, so it cannot directly improve patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lymphedema neoplasm of testis penile cancer penile neoplasm prostate cancer prostate neoplasm testicular cancer urinary bladder neoplasm Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

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PENILE CANCER PROSTATIC NEOPLASMS TESTICULAR NEOPLASMS URINARY BLADDER NEOPLASMS

New study aims to uncover hidden swelling after urologic cancer surgery

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