Understanding lymphedema after urologic surgery
Official title: Lymphedema in the Lower Extremities After Urologic Surgery With Lymph Node Dissection
Run by Vastra Gotaland Region · NCT05264337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how often and how badly lymphedema affects people after they have surgery for urologic cancer that involves removing lymph nodes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region Government |
| Locations | 2 sites (Gothenburg and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 14, 2022 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | January 2030 |
| Registry record updated | January 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05264337 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients who are scheduled to undergo urologic surgery with lymph node dissection.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing urologic surgery or those without lymph node dissection may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the occurrence and severity of lymphedema in patients who have undergone urologic surgery involving lymph node dissection. By utilizing the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LymQOL), the Delfin MoistureMeter D, and measuring lower limb volume, the study will provide insights into how often and how severely lymphedema affects patients post-surgery. The findings could help in understanding the impact of surgical interventions on patients' quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and support for patients experiencing lymphedema after urologic surgeries.
How similar studies have gone: While lymphedema has been studied extensively in breast cancer patients, this specific focus on urologic surgery is relatively novel and has not been widely tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing urologic surgery with lymph node dissection Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting -
Örebro University Hospital
Örebro, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Henrik Kjölhede, MD, PhD — Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg University
- Study coordinator: Henrik Kjölhede, MD, PhD
- Email: henrik.kjolhede@vgregion.se
- Phone: +46-31-3421000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.