Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study Evaluating FT-SW in Unilateral Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Patients (NCT NCT04073823)

NCT ID: NCT04073823

Last Updated: 2023-01-18

Results Overview

Comparison of the change in the rate of lymphatic propulsion events from the pre-treatment values to the post-treatment values for both the affected and contralateral limbs using the investigational technique of near infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) imaging.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

2 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Results posted on

2023-01-18

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Overall Study
STARTED
1
1
Overall Study
COMPLETED
1
1
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Study Evaluating FT-SW in Unilateral Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Total
n=2 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
53 years
n=5 Participants
81 years
n=7 Participants
67 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Comparison of the change in the rate of lymphatic propulsion events from the pre-treatment values to the post-treatment values for both the affected and contralateral limbs using the investigational technique of near infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) imaging.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Lymphatic Activation
Affected Limb
0.0 Percent Rate Change
-50 Percent Rate Change
Lymphatic Activation
Contralateral Limb
-3.0 Percent Rate Change
241.2 Percent Rate Change

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Comparison of the percent change in local tissue water from the pre-treatment values to the post-treatment values on the affected limb using MoistureMeterD.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Changes in Swelling - MoistureMeterD
-4.0 Percent Change
Interval -7.4 to 0.0
-6.4 Percent Change
Interval -11.4 to 3.8

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Swelling in the affected and contralateral limb as assessed using local tissue water content

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Changes in Swelling - Perometry
Contralateral Limb
0.5 Percent Change
0.7 Percent Change
Changes in Swelling - Perometry
Affected Limb
1.6 Percent Change
-1.6 Percent Change

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Skin changes on the affected and contralateral limb as assessed by skin thickness (Ultrasound).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Percent Change in Skin Thickness From Baseline to After Treatment.
Affected Limb Percent Change
116.1 Percent Change
Interval -46.5 to 310.3
5.6 Percent Change
Interval -17.0 to 76.1
Percent Change in Skin Thickness From Baseline to After Treatment.
Contralateral Limb Percent Change
15.2 Percent Change
Interval -56.4 to 106.9
184.2 Percent Change
Interval -4.3 to 670.8

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24-Hour Follow-Up

Adverse events reported between treatment and the 24-hour follow-up

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Incidence of Adverse Events
0 Participants
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Comparison of the number of subjects with an increase in vessels for both the affected and contralateral limbs via near infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) imaging.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Post-Treatment Functional Vessel Assessment Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Contralateral Limb
1 Participants
1 Participants
Post-Treatment Functional Vessel Assessment Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Affected Limb
0 Participants
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Comparison of the change in dermal backflow from the pre-treatment values to the post-treatment values as the sum of the volume of area for all locations for both the affected and contralateral limbs via near infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) imaging

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Projected Area or Extent of Dermal Backflow Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Affected Limb (Medial Upper)
47.8 Percent Change
0.0 Percent Change
Projected Area or Extent of Dermal Backflow Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Contralateral Limb (Medial Upper)
0.0 Percent Change
0.0 Percent Change
Projected Area or Extent of Dermal Backflow Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Affected Limb (Lateral Lower)
65.4 Percent Change
20.6 Percent Change
Projected Area or Extent of Dermal Backflow Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Contralateral Limb (Lateral Lower)
0.0 Percent Change
0.0 Percent Change
Projected Area or Extent of Dermal Backflow Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Affected Limb (Medial Lower)
19.0 Percent Change
-19.8 Percent Change
Projected Area or Extent of Dermal Backflow Via Near Infrared-fluorescent (NIRF) Imaging
Contralateral Limb (Medial Lower)
0.0 Percent Change
0.0 Percent Change

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Compare the percent of participants by arm demonstrating a decrease in limb volume for the affected and contralateral limbs via Perometry (LymphaTech 3D Scanner)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Swelling in the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed Using: Perometry (LymphaTech 3D Scanner)
Affected Limb
0 Percentage of Participants
100 Percentage of Participants
Swelling in the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed Using: Perometry (LymphaTech 3D Scanner)
Contralateral Limb
0 Percentage of Participants
0 Percentage of Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour

Comparison of the percent of participants by arm demonstrating a decrease in thickness for each site, separating skin and subcutaneous changes, on the affected limb via Ultrasound

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Skin Changes on the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed by: Skin Thickness (Ultrasound)
Skin Thickness (Site C)
0 Percent of Participants
100 Percent of Participants
Skin Changes on the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed by: Skin Thickness (Ultrasound)
Subcutaneous Thickness (Site A)
0 Percent of Participants
100 Percent of Participants
Skin Changes on the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed by: Skin Thickness (Ultrasound)
Skin Thickness (Site A)
100 Percent of Participants
100 Percent of Participants
Skin Changes on the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed by: Skin Thickness (Ultrasound)
Skin Thickness (Site B)
0 Percent of Participants
100 Percent of Participants
Skin Changes on the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed by: Skin Thickness (Ultrasound)
Subcutaneous Thickness (Site B)
0 Percent of Participants
0 Percent of Participants
Skin Changes on the Affected and Contralateral Limb as Assessed by: Skin Thickness (Ultrasound)
Subcutaneous Thickness (Site C)
100 Percent of Participants
0 Percent of Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and following a single treatment, an average of one hour.

Skin Changes on the affected and contralateral limb as assessed by skin thickness (Ultrasound).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Flexitouch Plus
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus: Flexitouch Plus full arm and core treatment
Flexitouch Plus With SW
n=1 Participants
Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification: Flexitouch Plus full arm and trunk/chest treatment
Absolute Change in Skin Thickness From Baseline to After Treatment
Affected Limb Absolute Change
-1.70 mm
Interval -8.25 to 0.11
-0.03 mm
Interval -1.18 to 0.6
Absolute Change in Skin Thickness From Baseline to After Treatment
Contralateral Limb Absolute Change
-0.52 mm
Interval -1.86 to 0.31
-1.54 mm
Interval -6.44 to 0.04

Adverse Events

Flexitouch Plus

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Flexitouch Plus With SW

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Michelle Wetherby

Tactile Medical

Phone: 612.230.4576

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER