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Lymphedema After Urologic Surgery

Sweden400 participantsStarted 2022-03-14

Plain-language summary

Lymphedema of the extremities is common after lymph node surgery in treating several forms of cancer, e.g., breast cancer. However, very little is known of the occurrence of lymphedema of the lower extremities after urologic surgery with lymph node dissection. This project aims to describe the frequency and grade of lymphedema arising after urologic surgery, using the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LymQOL), Delfin MoistureMeter D, and lower limb volume measurements.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing urologic surgery with lymph node dissection Exclusion Criteria: * None

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 12 months

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 24 months

Timeframe: 24 months after surgery

Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 12 months

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 24 months

Timeframe: 24 months after surgery

Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 12 months

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 24 months

Timeframe: 24 months after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05264337

SponsorVastra Gotaland Region

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-01

Contact for this trial

Henrik Kjölhede, MD, PhD

+46-31-3421000 henrik.kjolhede@vgregion.se

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Plain-language summary

What they're measuring

Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 12 months

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 24 months

Timeframe: 24 months after surgery

Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 12 months

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 24 months

Timeframe: 24 months after surgery

Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 12 months

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 24 months

Timeframe: 24 months after surgery