Sound waves could ease chronic leg swelling
NCT ID NCT07626645
First seen Jun 05, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a device that delivers sound waves (shock wave therapy) can help reduce leg swelling and improve quality of life in people with lower limb lymphedema. Thirty-six adults who are already using standard care will either get real or fake (sham) treatments twice a week for five sessions. Researchers will measure changes in leg volume, skin thickness, pain, and function.
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Gazi University Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara, 06560
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) using a device that delivers sound waves to the leg
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to reduce leg swelling and improve comfort for people with lymphedema who still have symptoms despite standard care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is added to standard care, so any benefit may be modest.
Conditions
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