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NCT03248310 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management

A clinical trial of Lymphedema, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
600
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

NCT03248310: Recruiting study of Lymphedema, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

NCT03248310 is a study of Lymphedema that is actively recruiting participants, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 600 participants, below the 9,282-participant average among 34 other Lymphedema trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03248310, a study of Lymphedema, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
600 participants
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

Study 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.

Primary Outcome

Questionnaire to assess quality of life changes

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Quality of Life Assessments

Study Locations (3)

New York

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities) - Harrison
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites) - Rockville Centre

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 600 participants
Start Date 2017-08-09
Est. Completion 2026-08
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1,884 total trials

What NCT03248310 shows while recruiting

NCT03248310 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 600 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 9,282-participant average among 34 other Lymphedema trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Lymphedema appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Quality of Life Assessments is the first listed.

NCT03248310 reports a single indexed study location in New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03248310 about?

NCT03248310 is a clinical study titled "A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management". 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.

What is the current status of trial NCT03248310?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 600 participants. The study started on 2017-08-09. Estimated completion is 2026-08.

What conditions does trial NCT03248310 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lymphedema.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03248310?

The interventions under investigation include: Quality of Life Assessments (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03248310?

This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 1,884 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03248310 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03248310's enrollment target sits among peer trials

600 4th of 34 higher than 31 of 34 other Lymphedema trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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