New combo treatments show promise for lymphedema in severe obesity
NCT ID NCT07520942
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding TECAR therapy or shock wave therapy to standard treatment (complex decongestive therapy) could better reduce leg swelling in severely obese women with lymphedema. Forty-five women took part, receiving one of three treatments over four weeks. Researchers measured changes in leg size, pain, and quality of life at the start, after treatment, and at an 8-week follow-up.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LYMPHEDEMA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Modawah Physical Therapy Center
Banī Suwayf, Egypt