LymphoVenous Anastomosis to Prevent Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
ConditionLymphedema, Breast Cancer
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-99
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent
About this trial
Lymphedema is defined as a chronic condition, caused by lymphostasis. A major part in the Western world consists of iatrogenic lymphedema caused by surgery to the lymph nodes of the axilla or groin. Prophylactic lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) could be beneficial in the prevention of lymphedema of the extremities.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
lymph node + breast cancer requiring dissection
Disqualifiers
previous lymphedema
BMI >35
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Axilla dissection + Lymphovenous anastomosis
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov