Effect of Pneumatic Tourniquet Use on Upper Extremity Edema Following Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT03584100

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the acute impact of swelling caused by low-pressure tourniquet use in the setting of ipsilateral prior axillary lymph node dissection and the change in swelling reduction following tourniquet use in three limb postures versus healthy volunteers.

Official Title

The Effect of Pneumatic Tourniquet Use on Upper Extremity Edema Following Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

Eligibility Criteria

Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Investigator(s)

Jeffrey Yao, MD
Jeffrey Yao, MD
Hand and upper extremity surgeon
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

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Contact

Veronica Liew
650-725-6134