Early lymphatic monitoring to help prevent lymphoedema in cancer patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an observational program that uses noninvasive bioimpedance spectroscopy to monitor subclinical lymphatic function in adult oncology patients at the Greater Poland Cancer Centre. Participants who meet inclusion criteria will undergo periodic measurements to identify early fluid changes before visible swelling occurs. The protocol excludes patients with implanted electronic devices, significant cardiac arrhythmias, or other contraindications that interfere with the measurement technique. The goal is to identify early lymphatic dysfunction to enable timely interventions and reduce progression to clinically apparent lymphoedema.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* admission to the Greater Poland Cancer Centre for treatment in one of the departments participating in the study,
* age ≥ 18 years,
* ability to balance independently in a standing position for 30 seconds,
* obtaining the patient's written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* age ≤ 18 years,
* cardiac arrhythmia,
* pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices,
* history of external defibrillation,
* pregnancy,
* critical limb ischaemia,
* advanced heart failure (NYHA III and IV0),
* symptoms of deep vein thrombosis,
* uncompensated heart, kidney or thyroid failure,
* peripheral nerve damage,
* presence of psychiatric disorders that preclude informed consent or limit appropriate co-operation of the patient,
* lack of informed consent from the patient to participate in the study.

Where it's running

• The Greater Poland Cancer Centre
  Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Janusz Doś, PT, PhD — The Greater Poland Cancer Centre
• Study coordinator: Ewa Tańska, PhD
• Email: ewa.tanska@wco.pl
• Phone: +48618850767

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.