At-Home Treatment of Lymphedema Clinical Trials & Evidence
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A Preference Study of Basic Pneumatic Compression Devices
April 29, 2025 | Patient experienceThis randomized study compared commercially available basic pneumatic compression devices (PCD) to assess treatment satisfaction, perceived efficacy, and establish the…
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Initial Proof-of-Concept Study on Immediate Effects of External Advanced Pneumatic Compression on Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Internal Lymphedema Using a Fluoroscopic Measurement Tool
March 31, 2025 | Cancer-related lymphedemaA retrospective study of 30 head and neck cancer survivors at least three months post-radiation therapy underwent a single 32-minute…
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Longitudinal Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life and Clinical Outcomes with At-Home Advanced Pneumatic Compression Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
May 10, 2024 | Venous-related and primary lymphedemaParticipants were recruited at four VA medical centers from 2016 to 2022. The study enrolled 251 participants, with 179 completing…
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The Clinical Characteristics of Lower Extremity Lymphedema in 440 Patients
April 30, 2024 | Diagnostics and treatmentCancer treatment has historically been identified as the most common cause of lymphedema in Western countries. Investigators conducted a 3-year…
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Impact of Text Reminders on Pneumatic Compression Device Compliance in Patients with Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
April 18, 2024 | Cancer-related lymphedemaThe impact of text reminders on pneumatic compression device (PCD) compliance, published in the Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer,…
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A Prospective Preliminary Study Examining the Physiological Impact of Pneumatic Compression Dosing in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
June 12, 2023 | Diagnostics and treatmentA prospective preliminary study to assess the comparative efficacy of varying treatment frequency and duration. Subjects were randomized to 3…
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Under Recognition and Treatment of Lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors – A Database Study
June 12, 2023 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentA retrospective health care utilization(HCU) analysis of 16,654 patients diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck cancer (HNC) between…
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Effect of Compression Devices on Lipedema Symptoms | Tactile Medical
January 16, 2023 | Diagnostics and treatmentA prospective, randomized, proof-in-principle study to evaluate the effectiveness of Flexitouch Plus (FT) with conservative care to conservative care alone…
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Clinical Impact of Severe Obesity in Patients with Lymphoedema
January 16, 2023 | Lipedema/Fat disordersA retrospective health care utilization (HCU) analysis of 60,284 patients with lymphedema comparing those determined to be severely obese (defined…
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The Journal of Venous Disease Expert Opinion Consensus on Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment
March 17, 2022 | Diagnostics and treatment, Patient experience, Venous-related and primary lymphedemaA panel of experts from the American Venous Forum (AVF), American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) and the Society for…
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Flexitouch for Head and Neck Lymphedema: A Randomized Control Trial
June 02, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentOverview of a Vanderbilt randomized control trial comparing use of the Flexitouch system plus self-management with self-management alone for treatment…
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Patients Show Statistically Significant Improvement in Symptoms from Head and Neck Lymphedema with Use of the Flexitouch® System
March 18, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedemaStudy/Article
Compression Devices for Head & Neck Lymphedema | Tactile Medical
January 11, 2020 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentBackground Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience head and neck lymphedema (HNL), which requires treatment to prevent morbidity. We…
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Flexitouch® System Stimulates Lymphatic Function for Head and Neck Cancer – Related Lymphedema Patients
January 29, 2019 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentStudy/Article
Head and Neck Lymphedema: Treatment Response to Single and Multiple Sessions of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Therapy
December 14, 2018 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentTen head and neck cancer survivors diagnosed with head and neck lymphedema (HNL) were imaged using near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging…
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Flexitouch Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device Reduces Phlebolymphedema Healthcare Costs Compared to Other Treatment Modalities
June 04, 2018 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedemaAuthors: Michelle Lerman, Julia A. Gaebler, PhD, Sunday Hoy, Esq., Jessica Izhakoff, Laura Gullett, Timothy Niecko, MS, Pinar Karaca-Mandic, PhD,…
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RTC: Early Intervention Speeds Venous-Ulcer Healing
March 24, 2018 | Venous-related and primary lymphedemaThe 2018 Early Venous Reflux Ablation (EVRA) trial evaluated the role of early endovenous treatment of superficial venous reflux as…
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Flexitouch – Flexitouch System is Well Tolerated and Shows Significant Edema Reduction in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
July 07, 2017 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthors: Harvey N. Mayrovitz PhD, Shelly Ryan PT, CLT-LANA and James M. Hartman MD Published: Head & Neck: Journal of the…
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Flexitouch – The Cutaneous, Net Clinical and Health Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices in Patients with Lymphedema
October 01, 2015 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedemaDownload highlights Authors: Pinar Karaca-Mandic, PhD, Alan T. Hirsch, MD, Stanley Rockson, MD, and Sheila Ridner, PhD, RN Published: Journal of…
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Flexitouch – Pneumatic Compression Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Lower-Extremity Lymphedema
May 01, 2015 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedemaAuthors: Sheila N. Blumberg, MD, MS, Todd Berland, MD, Caron Rockman, MD, Firas Mussa, MD, Allison Brooks, MSN, RN-BC, Neal…
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Lymphatics are an Active Player in Major Healthcare Challenges
March 24, 2014 | Lymphedema basicsThe lymphatic system—not the veins—is primarily responsible for returning capillary ultrafiltrate and plasma proteins to blood circulation. Review modern evidence…
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Flexitouch – Pneumatic Compression Device Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Elicits Improved Limb Volume and Patient-Reported Outcomes
December 04, 2013 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedemaAuthors: Satish C. Muluk, MD, Alan T. Hirsch, MD, and Elise C. Taffe, MD Published: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular…
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Flexitouch – A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Types of Pneumatic Compression for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Treatment in the Home
December 04, 2012 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthors: Caroline E. Fife, MD, Suzanne Davey, OTR/L CLT-LANA, Erik Maus, MD, Renie Guilliod, MD, and Harvey N. Mayrovitz, PhD…
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Flexitouch – Programmable Intermittent Pneumatic Compression as a Component of Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Truncal and Arm Lymphedema
December 04, 2010 | Core/truncal edema, Lymphedema basicsAuthor: Tina Hammond, PTA, CLT-LANA, and Harvey N. Mayrovitz, PhD Published: Health Care Management Practice. 2010; Vol. 22: 397–402 ABSTRACT: The physiological…
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Flexitouch – Direct Evidence of Lymphatic Function Improvement after Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device Treatment of Lymphedema
December 04, 2010 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthors: Kristen E. Adams, PhD, John C. Rasmussen, PhD, Chinmay Darne, PhD, I-Chih Tan, PhD, Melissa B. Aldrich, PhD, Milton…
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Flexitouch – Advanced Pneumatic Therapy in Self-Care of Chronic Lymphedema of the Trunk
September 04, 2010 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Core/truncal edema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthors: Sheila H. Ridner, PhD, RN, Barbara Murphy, MD, Kie Deng, PhD, RN, Nancy Kidd, BS, Emily Galford, RN, and…
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Flexitouch – Using a Programmable Pneumatic Device with Truncal Therapy to Facilitate Wound Healing: A Case Series
December 04, 2009 | Core/truncal edema, Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedemaAuthor: Caren Betz, PT Published: Ostomy Wound Management. 2009; Vol. 55(3): 34–40 ABSTRACT: A sequential intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device was evaluated…
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Flexitouch – Reduction of Complications and Associated Costs with Flexitouch Therapy for Lymphedema
July 14, 2009 | Core/truncal edema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthor: Tina Hammond, PTA, CLT-LANA Published: The Open Rehabilitation Journal. 2009; Vol. 2: 59–62 ABSTRACT: Lymphedema is a chronic condition requiring multiple…
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Flexitouch – Can Truncal Edema be Treated with Pneumatic Compression?
May 04, 2009 | Core/truncal edema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthor: Tina Hammond, PTA, CLT-LANA Published: National Lymphedema Network’s LymphLink. 2009; Vol. 21(2) ABSTRACT: A 44-year-old female patient received complete decongestive therapy…
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Flexitouch – Overcoming Barriers in the Management of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Utilizing Advanced Pneumatic Therapy
February 04, 2009 | Diagnostics and treatment, Venous-related and primary lymphedemaAuthors: Tina Hammond, PTA, CLT-LANA, and Alison H. Golla, MA, OTR/L, CLT Published: The Open Rehabilitation Journal. 2009; Vol. 2: 79–85 ABSTRACT:…
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Flexitouch – Pneumatic Compression Devices for In-Home Management of Lymphedema: Two Case Reports
February 04, 2009 | Core/truncal edema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthor: Samantha Cannon, MSOT/L, CLT Published: Cases Journal. 2009; Vol. 2:6625 ABSTRACT: The two patients in this case series had experienced long-term…
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Flexitouch – Development of a Framework for Pneumatic Device Selection for Lymphedema Treatment: A Case Series Report
December 04, 2008 | Core/truncal edema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthor: Sonja M. Maul, CLT-LANA, Julie A. Devine, OTR/L, CLT, and Carolyn R. Wincer, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA Published: Medical Devices: Evidence and…
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Flexitouch – Home Based Lymphedema Treatment in Patients With and Without Cancer-Related Lymphedema
July 01, 2008 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatment, Lymphedema basicsAuthors: Sheila Ridner, PhD, RN, Elizabeth McMahon, PhD, Mary Dietrich, PhD, and Sunday Hoy, Esq. Published: Oncology Nursing Forum. 2008; Vol.…
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Flexitouch – Interface Pressure Produced by Two Different Types of Lymphedema Therapy Devices
October 04, 2007 | Lymphedema basicsAuthor: Harvey N. Mayrovitz, PhD Published: Physical Therapy. 2007; Vol. 87(10): 1379–1388 PURPOSE: Sequential compression is used to manage lymphedema, but…
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Flexitouch – A Pilot, Prospective Evaluation of a Novel Alternative Maintenance Therapy of Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema
March 29, 2006 | Cancer-related lymphedema, Diagnostics and treatmentAuthors: Olivia Wilburn, MD, PhD, Paul Wilburn, and Stanley G. Rockson, MD Published: BMC Cancer. 2006; Vol. 6(1): 84–89 PURPOSE: Prospective…
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