Lymphedema
MONDO:0019297Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes.
Also known as: lymphatic edema (morphologic abnormality), lymphatic oedema, lymphatic oedema (morphologic abnormality)
205 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 145 tagged with Lymphedema itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Lymphedema
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Primary lymphedema 9 trials · 66 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Lymphatic malformation 17 trials · 56 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chylous ascites 2 trials
- Aagenaes syndrome 1 trial
- German syndrome 1 trial
- CELSR1-related late-onset primary lymphedema 0 trials
- EPHB4-related lymphatic-related hydrops fetalis 0 trials
- GJC2-related late-onset primary lymphedema 0 trials
- Aplasia cutis congenita-intestinal lymphangiectasia syndrome 0 trials
- Congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia syndrome (grouping) 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lymphedema-atrial septal defects-facial changes syndrome 0 trials
- Mullerian derivatives-lymphangiectasia-polydactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Warts-immunodeficiency-lymphedema-anogenital dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
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Elephantiasis 1 trial · 9 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Filarial elephantiasis 9 trials
- Podoconiosis 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New surgery aims to stop lymphedema in cancer patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a surgical method to prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in people having lymph nodes removed for breast cancer or melanoma. The technique, called axillary reverse mapping with lympho-venous bypass, aims to preserve arm drainage while removing cancer-affected node…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Ultrasound could uncover hidden vascular risks in turner syndrome
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study is looking at whether yearly ultrasound scans can detect blood vessel abnormalities throughout the body in women with Turner syndrome, not just in the heart area. Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that increases the risk of serious vascular problems, which can sho…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device measures skin stiffness to track lymphedema
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested a device called a durometer that measures skin elasticity in people with lymphedema. The goal was to see if the device could help track disease progression. Only 7 people took part, and the study was stopped early.
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC