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Virtual reality steps in to help lymphedema patients walk better

NCT ID NCT07472543

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard therapy can improve walking, reduce leg swelling, and boost quality of life in people with lower limb lymphedema. Forty adults with stage 2 or 3 lymphedema after cancer surgery will either receive standard care or standard care plus VR-assisted walking training. The VR system provides visual and audio cues to guide steps, aiming to make rehab more engaging and effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality-assisted gait training using the Rehawalk device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve walking and reduce swelling in people with lower limb lymphedema.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The VR approach may not provide significant benefits over standard therapy alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Diagnosis of unilateral lower extremity lymphedema following gynecological and/or oncological surgery * Stage 2 or 3 lymphedema Exclusion Criteria: * Decompensated heart, lung, or kidney failure * Uncontrolled hypertension * Presence of systemic infection * Local infections in the lower extremity such as erysipelas or cellulitis * Venous insufficiency (e.g., deep vein thrombosis) * Any neuromuscular or orthopedic disease affecting lower extremity walking * Presence of balance disorders * Bilateral lymphedema * Presence of lipolymphedema * Fracture in the lower extremity * Active metastasis * Speech or language problems * Pregnancy * Inability to continue treatment (5 days a week for a total of 4 weeks)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lymphedema primary lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic edema Gait dysfunction Lymphedema Physical rehabilitation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Gaziler physical therapy and rehabilitationhospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, 06680, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Gaziler physical therapy and rehabilitation

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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