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Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Limb Lymphedema

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllParc de Salut Mar
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This is a double-blind randomized clinical trial to compare the effect of shock wave therapy on lower limb lymphedema. There are two arms: A) complex decongestive therapy + extracorporeal shock waves therapy; B) complex decongestive therapy plus placebo extracorporeal shock waves.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion criteria * Patients with lower limb lymphedema * Lymphedema of at least 6 months of evolution * The lymphedema must affect at least the knee to the foot * Moderate or severe lymphedema (grades 2 or 3) * Sign the informed consent Exclusion criteria * Under 18 years of age * Coagulation disorders (hemophilia, treatment with acenocoumarol, etc.) * Current or previous deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity * Pregnancy * Electronic implantable medical devices as pacemaker implants, medication pumps, etc * Having received treatment with complex decongestive therapy or shock waves during the last 6 months * Treatment with corticosteroids or radiotherapy in the area to be treated in the last 6 weeks * Active oncological disease in the area to be treated * Active infectious-inflammatory process in the area to be treated * Cognitive or sensory deficits that prevent collaboration * Inability to walk independently or inability to attend therapy
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What it tests

  • Extracorporeal shock wave therapy by radial device
  • Placebo extracorporeal shock wave therapy by radial device
  • DLT
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Where

1 site
Hospital del Mar
Barcelona, Spain
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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