Study details
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Lymphovenous Bypass Procedure Before Underarm Lymph Node Surgery in Preventing Lymphedema
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT IDNCT03941756ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
252
Study length
about 7.4 years
Ages
18+
Locations
1 site in TX
About this study
This trial is testing whether a lymphovenous bypass procedure can prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in patients with inflammatory breast cancer or non-inflammatory breast cancer that has spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes, or melanoma. The procedure creates a path for lymphatic fluid to flow away from the arms and may be done before underarm lymph node surgery.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Take Indocyanine Green
- 2.Undergo Lymphangiography
- 3.Undergo Lymphovenous Bypass
DrugIndocyanine Green
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low11%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Drug classes
indocyanine green
Procedures
surgery
Body systems
Oncology