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A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Start Date

8/9/2017

Completion Date

8/1/2026

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 Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to 80 years

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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.

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Quality of Life Assessments

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Conditions

Lymphedema

Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)

Harrison, New York 10604

United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York 10065

United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites)

Rockville Centre, New York 11553

United States