LymphBridge: Surgical Evaluation for Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema (BioBridge) (NCT04606030)
LymphBridge: Prospective Evaluation of the BioBridge Scaffold as an Adjunct to Lymph Node Transplant for Upper Extremity Lymphedema
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
To investigate whether the addition of Fibralign's BioBridge® Collagen Matrix (BioBridge) devices to the standard surgery for vascularized lymph node transfer will improve the outcome of surgical treatment in lymphedema of the upper arm.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division/University of Chicago Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- The University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division/University of Chicago Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois
- MD Anderson — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (773) 834-8038
Email: shsu@bsd.uchicago.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.