Using pedal pump therapy for leg lymphedema in older adults

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 effectiveness of the osteopathic pedal pump as a manual treatment for chronic lymphedema in the lower extremities of older adults. Unlike traditional compressive therapies, which can be uncomfortable and have limited benefits, the pedal pump employs a rhythmic motion to facilitate fluid movement back into the circulatory system. The primary outcome measure will be the reduction in leg volume, assessed through water displacement techniques. The study aims to provide evidence for a potentially more tolerable and effective treatment option for this common condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 55 years old or older
* Have lower leg lymphedema

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any type of acute medical issue or exacerbation
* A chronic medical condition (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure)
* An active tissue infection or an open wound in the lower limb
* An active bone fracture
* Acute deep venous thrombosis not fully anticoagulated
* Dementia

Where it's running

• Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  Stratford, New Jersey, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Matt McLaughlin
• Email: mclaugmh@rowan.edu
• Phone: (856) 566-6330

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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.