Using inelastic compression to treat edema after leg surgery

Inelastic Compression in Edema After Revascularization

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT05910411

This study is testing if a new type of compression can help reduce swelling in the legs after surgery for people with lymphedema.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nice, France)
Trial IDNCT05910411 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of inelastic compression as a treatment for edema that occurs after revascularization surgery in patients with lymphedema. The approach aims to apply stable, continuous pressure to the affected limb without significantly impacting distal arterial blood flow. By comparing the effects of inelastic compression to traditional postural measures, the study seeks to provide a new method for managing post-surgical edema. The goal is to improve healing outcomes and reduce complications associated with revascularization edema.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have undergone femoropopliteal revascularization surgery for arterial disease.

Not a fit: Patients with critical ischemia, severe cardiac insufficiency, or those who have undergone certain types of bypass surgeries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and reduce complications for patients undergoing revascularization surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of inelastic compression in lymphedema treatment is established, this specific application in post-revascularization edema is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. patients over 18 years of age
2. arteriopathic patients requiring femoropopliteal revascularization by bypass surgery who have been revascularized
3. signature of an informed consent
4. person affiliated or beneficiary of a social security plan

Exclusion Criteria:

1. arterial bypasses under the leg or distal joints
2. critical ischemia
3. patients operated on for acute ischemia
4. pregnant or breast-feeding women
5. severe cardiac insufficiency

5\) severe peripheral neuropathy 6) allergies to the components of the tapes 7) persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision 8) persons under legal protection

Where this trial is running

Nice, France

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Lymphedema
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