Evaluate Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device With Revised Compression Programming for Lymphedem… (NCT07613931) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Evaluate Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device With Revised Compression Programming for Lymphedema Treatment
5 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot study is to learn if a revised method of compression improves lymphatic function compared to the current method of compression. The main questions:
• Does the revised method of compression improve lymph movement and lymphatic propulsion?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. 18 years of age or older
. A diagnosis of active lower extremity lymphedema, as assessed by medical history
. Participant is a candidate for APCD treatment per the Flexitouch Plus indications for use
. Must be able to provide informed consent prior to study participation
. Willing and able to comply with the study protocol requirements and all study-related visit requirements
. Severe peripheral artery disease (critical limb ischemia, including ischemic rest pain, arterial wounds or gangrene)
. Active skin or limb infection/inflammatory disease (acute cellulitis, other uncontrolled skin or untreated inflammatory skin disease) on the trunk or lower extremities
. Active cancer or metastasis in the lower extremity lymphatic watersheds
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Lymphatic anatomy
Timeframe: Before and after 60-minute treatment in clinic with APCD
2
Lymphatic propulsion
Timeframe: Before and after 60-minute treatment in clinic with APCD