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Sound waves could ease chronic leg swelling

NCT ID NCT07626645

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a device that delivers sound waves (shock wave therapy) can help reduce leg swelling and improve quality of life in people with lower limb lymphedema. Thirty-six adults who are already using standard care will either get real or fake (sham) treatments twice a week for five sessions. Researchers will measure changes in leg volume, skin thickness, pain, and function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) using a device that delivers sound waves to the leg
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to reduce leg swelling and improve comfort for people with lymphedema who still have symptoms despite standard care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is added to standard care, so any benefit may be modest.

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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.

EDEMA LEG EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY LYMPHEDEMA, LOWER LIMB PLACEBO CONTROL DESIGN SHAM-CONTROLLED

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gazi University Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara, 06560

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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