Overview

An open-label, multi-center, prospective VA study to evaluate the effectiveness and health economics of a Novel Portable Non-Pneumatic Active Compression Device (NPCD) for lymphedema/phlebolymphedema

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males and females ≥ 18 years of age
• Capable and willing to sign the informed consent and deemed capable of following the study protocol
• Subjects must have a diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral lower extremity edema or lower extremity lymphedema/phlebolymphedema as a consequence of chronic venous insufficiency
• Subjects who have medical clearance using diagnostic confirmation through venous duplex to rule out DVT and superficial/deep reflux

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability or unwillingness to participate in all aspects of study protocol and/or inability to provide informed consent
• Individuals with a history or presence of a systemic disorder or condition that could place the subject at increased risk from sequential compression therapy
• Subjects must not have any diagnosed cognitive or physical impairment that would interfere with the use of the device
• Non-ambulatory individuals
• Female: BMI > 34 (5'4", 200 lbs.)
• Male: BMI > 34 (5'9", 230 lbs.)
• (Max circumference at patella 58 cm; Max circumference at gluteal fold 75 cm)
• Diagnosis of lipedema
• Diagnosis of active or recurrent cancer (< 3 months since completion of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or primary surgery for the cancer)
• Diagnosis of acute infection (in the last four weeks)
• Diagnosis of active/open wound/ulcer
• Diagnosis of acute thrombophlebitis (in last 2 months)
• Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis within the previous 6 months
• Diagnosis of pulmonary edema
• Diagnosis of congestive heart failure (uncontrolled/uncompensated)
• Diagnosis of chronic kidney disease with acute renal failure
• Diagnosis of epilepsy
• Subjects with poorly controlled asthma
• Any condition where increased venous and lymphatic return is undesirable
• Women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or nursing at study entry
• Participation in any clinical trial of an investigational substance or device during the past 30 days