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A trial comparing different ways of treating leg lymphoedema (ACE)

Overview

Cancer types:

All cancer types

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial is looking at 2 pumps that help to drain lymph fluid for people with leg swelling (lymphoedema). Doctors call the pumps compression devices.

Lymphoedema can be a side effect of some cancer treatments including surgery and radiotherapy. It develops when the is damaged and the lymphatic fluid does not drain properly.

Recruitment start: 2 December 2010

Recruitment end: 12 April 2012

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Christine Moffatt

Supported by

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Tactile Systems Technology

Last reviewed: 07 Jan 2014

CRUK internal database number: 7574

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