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A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management
A Prospective Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Enrollment
600 participants
Start Date
Aug 9, 2017
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years
Inclusion Criteria4
- Patients aged 18-80 years
- Primary and secondary lymphedema of the upper or lower extremity
- International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Stage 1, 2, or 3 lymphedema
- Proficiency in English language
Exclusion Criteria2
- Patients with clotting disorders, venous insufficiency, end-stage lymphedema unless they are on the non-surgical arm.
- 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.
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Interventions
BEHAVIORALQuality of Life Assessments
Upper Limb Lymphedema (ULL-27), Lymphedema Life Impact Scale, version 2 (LLISv2), LYMQOL-Leg.
Locations(3)
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