LYMPHEDEMA

This study is testing a robot called Symani to help surgeons perform very precise microsurgery for two types of procedures: moving tissue from one part of the body to another (free tissue transfer) and treating lymphedema (swelling). About 180 adults will take part. The main goal…

This study tests if special ultrasound techniques can reliably tell the difference between lymphedema and lipedema, two conditions that cause leg swelling but need different treatments. Researchers will compare tissue thickness, stiffness, and texture in 75 people (25 with lymphe…

This study tests a low-risk surgical procedure called LYMPHA, done at the same time as breast cancer lymph node removal, to see if it can prevent lymphedema—a chronic, painful arm swelling. About 80 adults aged 18-75 undergoing breast cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to r…

This study tests whether repairing the lymphatic system during lymph node removal for breast cancer can prevent lymphedema, a chronic arm swelling. About 50 women with inflammatory breast cancer will receive immediate lymphatic reconstruction. The goal is to see if this extra sur…

This study tests whether progressive resistance exercise training can improve symptoms and daily function in people with arm lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to exercise or standard care. The main outcomes are quality of life …

This study tests if adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard therapy helps people with leg lymphedema (chronic swelling) walk better and feel better. About 40 adults with leg swelling after cancer surgery will use a VR treadmill system. The goal is to see if VR makes reh…

This study is testing a new, portable compression device for people with lymphedema or phlebolymphedema (chronic leg swelling). The device is worn like a sleeve and uses active compression without needing air pumps. Researchers will see if it improves quality of life, reduces swe…

This study follows 100 women with early-stage breast cancer for two years after surgery and other treatments. Researchers measure changes in muscle mass, body fat, and quality of life to better understand the long-term effects of cancer therapy. The goal is to gather information,…

This study is creating a collection of blood, urine, and stool samples from 500 adults with or at risk for heart and blood vessel diseases. Researchers will use these samples to explore how inflammation, gut bacteria, and other factors contribute to these conditions. The goal is …