Hydrophobic Tubes for the Treament of Lower and Upper Limb Lymphedema
ConditionLymphedema of Leg
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorUniversidade do Porto
About this trial
Lymphedema is a chronic condition causing fluid buildup in affected limbs. Traditional treatments often fall short, but subcutaneous implantation of hydrophobic silicone tubes shows promise, creating artificial drainage pathways. This approach proved effective in managing obstructive lymphedema in lower limbs. Further research is needed to validate its efficacy and explore long-term outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Lower limb lymphedema (Grade II-IV)
Total occlusion at lymphoscintigraphy
Patients treated at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João by the same surgical team
Age >18 years old;
Disqualifiers
Secondary lymphedema
Congenital lymphedema (Milroy, Meige, Klinefelter, Noonan, and Turner syndromes)
Acute infection of the limb
Chronic venous insufficiency
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- implantation of hydrophobic tubes for edema fluid drainage
- Best Medical Treatment
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov