Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorVastra Gotaland Region
Government
Locations2 sites (Gothenburg and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 14, 2022
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsJanuary 2030
Registry record updatedJanuary 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT05264337 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

  • 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

  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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.