Can a smarter sleeve beat lymphedema?

NCT ID NCT07613931

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tactile Medical Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a new compression pattern in a leg sleeve device (Flexitouch Plus) moves lymph fluid better than the current version. Five adults with leg lymphedema will receive both treatments in separate visits, and doctors will measure how far and how often lymph travels using a special dye. The goal is to see if the updated firmware improves fluid drainage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Advanced pneumatic compression device (Flexitouch Plus) with novel multi-chamber firmware
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective way to manage lymphedema swelling using improved compression technology.
What could go wrong: This is a very early pilot study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new firmware might not improve lymph flow as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOWER EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA

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Locations

UTHealth Houston (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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