LYMPHEDEMA

This study tests whether a ketogenic diet or ketone supplements can improve lymphatic function in people with lymphedema, a condition causing arm swelling after lymph node removal. 81 participants will be randomly assigned to a ketogenic diet, an isocaloric diet, or ketone supple…

This study is testing a robotic system called Symani to help surgeons perform delicate microsurgery for two types of procedures: free tissue transfer (moving tissue from one part of the body to another) and lymphatic surgery (to treat lymphedema, a condition causing swelling). Ab…

This study uses special ultrasound techniques to find clear differences between lymphedema and lipedema, two chronic conditions that cause leg swelling and are often hard to tell apart. Researchers will compare 75 adults—those with lymphedema, those with lipedema, and healthy vol…

This study tests a low-risk surgical procedure called LYMPHA, done at the same time as breast cancer lymph node removal, to prevent lymphedema—a chronic, painful arm swelling. About 80 women undergoing breast cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to receive LYMPHA or standard …

This study tests if repairing the lymphatic system during breast cancer surgery can prevent lymphedema, a painful arm swelling. 50 women with breast cancer will receive this reconstruction. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the risk of developing lymphedema.

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR)-assisted walking exercises to standard therapy helps people with lower leg lymphedema walk better, improve daily function, and reduce swelling. Forty adults with lymphedema after cancer surgery will either receive standard care…

This study looks at whether doing resistance exercises (like leg presses) can reduce swelling in the lower legs of people with lymphedema. It also checks if wearing compression garments during exercise makes a difference. Thirty-six adults with lower limb lymphedema will exercise…

This study tests a new portable, non-pneumatic compression device for people with leg swelling caused by lymphedema or chronic vein problems. About 100 VA patients will use the device to see if it improves mobility, reduces swelling, and lowers healthcare costs compared to standa…

This study tests if progressive resistance exercise can improve arm swelling and function in people who developed lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Fifty adults aged 18-60 who are at least 3 months past surgery will be enrolled. Participants will do supervised exercises a…

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 study inflammation, blood clotting, and other biological pathways. The goal is to build a resource tha…

This study follows 100 women with early-stage breast cancer for two years after surgery and other treatments. Researchers will measure changes in muscle mass and body fat using a special scale. The goal is to understand how the body changes during recovery, which may help improve…