Using inelastic compression to treat edema after leg surgery

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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• CHU de Nice
  Nice, France, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Pascal Giordana — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
• Study coordinator: Pascal Giordana
• Email: giordana.m@chu-nice.fr
• Phone: 0492034702

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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.