New study aims to uncover hidden swelling after urologic cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT05264337
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 400 patients who have had urologic cancer surgery with lymph node removal to see how often they develop lymphedema (leg swelling). Researchers will use questionnaires and special devices to measure swelling and tissue fluid over two years. The goal is to better understand this common but understudied side effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better predict and manage lymphedema after urologic cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures outcomes and does not test any new therapy, so it cannot directly improve patient care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients undergoing urologic surgery that includes lymph node dissection
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing urologic surgery with lymph node dissection Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital
RECRUITINGGothenburg, 41345, Sweden
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Örebro University Hospital
RECRUITINGÖrebro, Sweden
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