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New combo therapy shows promise for lymphedema patients

NCT ID NCT06167993

Disease control Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether adding a special type of physiotherapy after lymphovenous anastomosis surgery helps people with lymphedema more than physiotherapy alone. Lymphedema is a condition where fluid builds up and causes swelling, often after cancer treatment. The study involved 26 adults with lymphedema from cancer, comparing those who had surgery plus physiotherapy to those who only had physiotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination reduced swelling, improved quality of life, and increased satisfaction.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

26 people

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Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Apr 2026

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18-65, * Having unilateral lower extremity or upper extremity lymphedema, * Being diagnosed with Stage 2 and 3 lymphedema, * Receiving lymphedema therapy for the first time, * Adjuvant chemotherapy for gynecological cancer, * Having completed radiation and surgical treatment at least 3 months and at most 5 years ago, * Patients with lymph vessels seen on lymphangiography, * Patients who have undergone LVA surgery and 1 month has passed since the surgery date * No evidence of disease recurrence at last follow-up visit and * Individuals willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study, * Those with bilateral lower extremity lymphedema, * Having upper or lower extremity edema due to systemic disease, * Those with active infection, * Patients more than 1.5 months after LVA surgery * Known to have mental and cognitive disorders * Those who were unable to communicate and cooperate were not included.

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Conditions

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cancer lymphedema neoplasm

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Cancer Lymphedema

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bilsev İnce

    Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Hanife Dogan

    Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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