Outcomes after immediate lymphatic reconstruction

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

Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) is a microsurgical technique performed at the time of lymph node dissection that connects transected lymphatic channels to nearby veins to redirect lymph drainage. This prospective observational protocol at the University of Chicago will enroll patients deemed candidates for ILR and collect standardized clinical and surgical data over time. Follow-up visits will document limb swelling, complications, and functional outcomes to determine real-world rates of post-operative lymphedema. As a single-center effort at a high-volume microsurgery program, the project aims to add systematic outcome data where randomized evidence is currently limited.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

potential candidates for ILR based on possible nodal involvement assessed preoperatively.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who are not eligible for ILR based on possible nodal involvement assessed preoperatively.

Where it's running

• The University o Chicago
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Summer Hanson, MD, PhD, FACS — University of Chicago
• Study coordinator: Summer Hanson, MD, PhD, FACS
• Email: sehanson@bsd.uchicago.edu
• Phone: (773) 702-6302

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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.