A Prospective Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Summary
This study is being done to see the long-term results for patients who choose to have surgery for lymphedema (with the vascularized lymph node transfer), compared to patients who choose not to have surgery.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-80 years * Primary and secondary lymphedema of the upper or lower extremity * International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Stage 1, 2, or 3 lymphedema * Proficiency in English language Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with clotting disorders, venous insufficiency, end-stage lymphedema unless they are on the non-surgical arm. * Additionally, if the patient refuses to complete questionnaires, the patient will be excluded from the study and replaced at the discretion of the principal or co-principal investigator.
Interventions
- BehavioralQuality of Life Assessments
Upper Limb Lymphedema (ULL-27), Lymphedema Life Impact Scale, version 2 (LLISv2), LYMQOL-Leg.
Locations (3)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)Harrison, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites)Rockville Centre, New York