A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 3/17/2019 |
| Start Date: | August 9, 2017 |
| End Date: | August 2022 |
| Contact: | Joseph Dayan, MD |
| Email: | dayanj@mskcc.org |
| Phone: | 212-639-8095 |
A Prospective Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management
This study is being done to see the long-term results for patients who choose to have surgery
for lymphedema (with the vascularized lymph node transfer), compared to patients who choose
not to have surgery.
for lymphedema (with the vascularized lymph node transfer), compared to patients who choose
not to have surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients aged 18-80 years
- Secondary lymphedema of the upper or lower extremity
- International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Stage 1 or 2 lymphedema
- BMI <30
- Proficiency in English language
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with clotting disorders, venous insufficiency, end-stage lymphedema
- Additionally, if the patient refuses to complete questionnaires, the patient will be
excluded from the study and replaced at the discretion of the principal or
co-principal investigator.
We found this trial at
2
sites
1275 York Ave
New York, New York 10021
New York, New York 10021
(212) 639-2000
Principal Investigator: Joseph Dayan, MD
Phone: 212-639-8095
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500 Westchester Avenue
Harrison, New York 10604
Harrison, New York 10604
Principal Investigator: Joseph Dayan, MD
Phone: 212-639-8095
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