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Vibrating sleeve shows promise for swollen arms

NCT ID NCT06407791

Symptom relief Sponsor: Carilion Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new vibrating device called LymphaVibe for treating arm lymphedema, a painful swelling from fluid buildup. Fifteen adults with lymphedema used the device for 40 minutes during a clinic visit. Researchers measured arm size, pain, and side effects before and after use, and compared results to standard care. The goal was to see if the device is safe and can reduce swelling.

What this could mean

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Active substance
LymphaVibe device (vibratory therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to reduce arm swelling and discomfort from lymphedema.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 people and no comparison group. The device may not prove effective or safe in larger trials.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Clinical diagnosis of lymphedema * Receiving current, once weekly, lymphedema treatment by Physical Therapist(PT)/Occupational Therapist (OT) * Participants must have the ability to provide consent for themselves Exclusion Criteria: * Active infection * Active cancer (not in remission) * Diagnosis of/past medical history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) * Active phlebitis * Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) * Previous severe trauma (i.e. requiring extensive corrective surgery) * History of vascular surgery * Lesions of the skin or weeping in the treatment area

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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.

Lymphedema Lymphedema arm Lymphedema of upper arm

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carilion Clinic

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States

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