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NCT05366699 LYMPHA Procedure for the Prevention of Lymphedema After Axillary Lymphadenectomy

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NCT ID NCT05366699
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Stanford University
Condition Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2021-09-10
Primary Completion 2027-06-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
axillary lymphadenectomy with immediate lymphatic reconstruction (LYMPHA)Axillary lymphadenetomy aloneaxillary lymphadenectomy with soft tissue reinforcement

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2021-09-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-01.

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Brief Summary

Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating condition that occurs with disruption or obstruction of the lymphatic system, which commonly occurs a result of breast cancer therapy. The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of a low risk lymphatic reconstruction procedure at the time of axillary lymph node dissection will reduce the risk of developing lymphedema. Additionally, to determine if this procedure improves objective outcomes of lymphedema and patient quality of life

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18 to 75 years (inclusive) * Patients undergoing unilateral or bilateral breast cancer related axillary lymphadenectomy * Free of distant metastasis in preoperative screening * Histology results of axillary lymph nodes could be either Negative or Positive * Patients who undergo preoperative chemotherapy can be included * Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent * Willingness and ability to comply with all study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Primary lymphedema of the affected upper limb * Secondary lymphedema of the affected limb prior to the lymphadenectomy * Radiotherapy at the axilla before the study / surgery * Allergic reaction to porcine collagen or ICG * Receiving radiation therapy to the involved nodal basin in a period less than 4 weeks after the surgery * Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of any other investigational drug or therapy, regardless of indication, within 1 month before screening * Other medical condition that could lead to limb edema, such as (but not limited to primary lymphedema or acute venous thrombosis * Other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema in the affected limb (e.g., pain, swelling, decreased range of motion) * Either of the following, at the time of baseline evaluation: ipsilateral:contralateral limb volume ratio\>1.1 or R0 bioimpedance ratio \> 1.106 when the nondominant limb is at risk, and 1.134 when the dominant limb is at risk. * Life expectancy \< 2 years for any reason * Pregnancy or nursing * Substance abuse (such as alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening * Severe psychiatric disease * Significant or chronic renal insufficiency (defined as serum creatinine \> 2.5 mg/dL or an estimated glomerular filtration rate \[eGFR\] \< 30 mL/min at screening) or requires dialytic support * Hepatic dysfunction, defined as alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) levels \> 3 × upper limit of the normal range (ULN) and/or bilirubin level \> 2 × ULN at screening * Absolute neutrophil count \< 1500 mm3 at screening * Hemoglobin concentration \< 9 g/dL at screening * Any reason (in addition to those listed above) that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes full participation in the study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Dung Nguyen, MD, PharmD

✉ nguyendh@stanford.edu

📞 6504929239

Principal Investigator

Dung Nguyen, MD, PharmD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Stanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05366699 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Lymphedema, Breast Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05366699 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05366699 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nguyendh@stanford.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05366699 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at San Francisco, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05366699 clinical trial?

NCT05366699 is sponsored by Stanford University. The principal investigator is Dung Nguyen, MD, PharmD at Stanford University. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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