Ultrasound Analysis for Lymphedema

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byAntonio Forte, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Researchers are trying to validate the use of ultrasound sub-hertz analysis of viscoelastisty (SAVE) method to monitor tissue-fluid dynamics and stage disease severity in patients diagnosed with lymphedema.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who have been diagnosed with lymphedema and can give written consent. It's not open to those under 18, anyone unable to consent, or patients who've had certain surgeries like lymphovenous bypass or lymph node transfer.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

Ability to provide written consent

I have been diagnosed with Lymphedema.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to provide written consent

I am under 18 years old.

I have had surgery to improve lymph flow.

Participant Groups

The study is testing a new ultrasound technique called SAVE that measures how fluid moves in tissues and helps determine the severity of lymphedema. Researchers want to see if this method is effective for monitoring the condition.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Affected (Lymphedema)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Subjects affected lymphedema extremity will have elastic and viscoelastic parameters collected by ultrasound procedure

Group II: Unaffected (Control)Active Control1 Intervention

Subjects unaffected extremity will have elastic and viscoelastic parameters collected by ultrasound procedure