Lymphedema surgery study aims to see if going under the knife boosts quality of life

NCT ID NCT03248310

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 600 people with lymphedema to compare quality of life between those who choose surgery (a lymph node transfer) and those who choose non-surgical management. Participants fill out questionnaires about their symptoms and daily life over time. The goal is to understand which approach leads to better long-term outcomes.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If this study shows that surgery improves quality of life more than non-surgical care, it could help guide treatment decisions for people with lymphedema.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient choice rather than the treatment itself. It is also limited to English-speaking participants.

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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.

LYMPHEDEMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10065, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites)
RECRUITING

Rockville Centre, New York, 11553, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)
RECRUITING

Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

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