Can a bypass during surgery stop lymphedema before it starts?
NCT ID NCT05992909
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether doing a lymphovenous bypass procedure at the same time as lymph node removal surgery can prevent lymphedema (chronic leg swelling). Twenty adults having groin lymph node surgery will get the bypass and be followed for 2 years. The main goal is to see if the procedure is safe and reduces swelling risk.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lymphovenous bypass procedure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to prevent lymphedema in patients undergoing lymph node removal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early observational study with only 20 participants. It may not show a clear benefit, and the procedure itself carries surgical risks.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States