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A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Feasibility and Potential Effectiveness of the Flexitouch System Head and Neck Treatment
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Flexitouch head and neck lymphedema treatment system and Standard home lymphedema care for Head and Neck Neoplasms and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 49 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The study will evaluate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the Flexitouch head and neck treatment plus standard home care compared to standard home care regimen alone.
Study Details
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Interventions
Pneumatic compression device cleared for use by medical professionals and patients who are under medical supervision, for the treatment of many conditions such as: lymphedema; primary lymphedema; post mastectomy edema; edema following trauma and sports injuries; post immobilization edema; venous insufficiency; reducing wound healing time; treatment and assistance in healing stasis dermatitis, venous stasis ulcers, or arterial and diabetic leg ulcers. The Flexitouch system and garments for head and neck are intended for use by medical professionals and patients who are under medical supervision for the treatment of head and neck lymphedema.
May include daily self manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, skin care, compression garments (as appropriate).