Application of Electrical Muscle Stimulation as a treatment for lymphedema

Application of Electrical Muscle Stimulation as a treatment for lymphedema - Application of EMS as a treatment for lymphedema

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000048074

Enrollment

Registered

2022-06-16

Start date

2022-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Secondary lymphedema

Interventions

With exercise using EMS

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient treated for lymphedema of the lower extremities at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of any of the following Primary lymphedema Patients with pacemaker implantation Cardiac disease or suspected cardiac disease Patients whose physicians forbid exercise or the use of EMS equipment Patients with venous thrombosis Patients with metal implants such as bolts in the legs Patients with scars on the sole of the foot Patients who are pregnant or have just given birth

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Decrease in lower extremity circumference	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTAKASHI NURI

Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

takashi.nuri@ompu.ac.jp072-683-1221

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026