Low-Level Laser in Treatment of Head and Neck Lymphedema: A Pilot Study
Head and Neck Cancer · Lymphedema · Fibrosis
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03738332 ↗Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Low-Level Laser (Device)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
- Primary completion
- Dec 2020
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Participants Consented and Enrolled in Study |
12 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Participants Completed the Study Visits |
11 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Participants With Adverse Events |
— | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Participants Who Were Satisfied With Study Intervention. |
11 | — |
Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- >18 years of age
- Completion of either postoperative radiation or chemoradiation therapy
- No evidence of cancer
- Having head and neck external lymphedema
- Either completion of lymphedema therapy or not in active lymphedema therapy
- Ability to speak and read English
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
Patients will be excluded if they have any of the following medical conditions that would prohibit the safe implementation of LLLT: pregnancy; photosensitivity; chronic inflammatory diseases; venous thrombosis; history of severe trauma; medication that affects body fluid and electrolyte balance; use of high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; or pre-existing skin rash, ulceration, open wound in the treatment area; and allergic and other systemic skin diseases.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03738332). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.