52 completed, 9 unknown, 4 recruiting, 3 active not recruiting. 65 Not applicable, 1 Phase 2, 1 Phase 3, 1 Phase 4.
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| Trial | Phase | Status | Sponsor | Enrollment | Start | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Pressotherapy on Muscle Recovery After Eccentric Exercise in Physically Active Young Adults Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Intermittent Pheumatic Compression - Young Athletes | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Camilo Jose Cela University | 20 | 2026-11-16 | 2026-10-23 |
| The Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Self-Manual Lymphatic Drainage Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Self-Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Self-MLD), Sham Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Sham MLD) - Premenstrual Syndrome | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Izmir Democracy University | 60 | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-11 |
| Manual and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Combined With Exercise in Women With Lipedema Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Aerobic Exercise, Self-Lymphatic Drainage - Lipedema | Not applicable | Recruiting | Merve SEVINC GUNDUZ | 34 | 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-10 |
| "Recovery Techniques on Pain, Force and Muscle Oxygenation in Athletes: A Crossover Trial" Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Massage Gun, TECAR Therapy - Muscle Soreness, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Sierra Varona SL | 20 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-04-24 |
| Manual Lymphatic Drainage With Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Post Radical Mastectomy Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises - Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | University of Lahore | 58 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-06-30 |
| Effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in the Physiotherapeutic Treatment of Migraine Manual lymphatic drainage - Migraine | Not applicable | Completed | Camilo Jose Cela University | 20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-07-29 |
| Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) - Dysmenorrhea Primary | Not applicable | Completed | Camilo Jose Cela University | 20 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-07-29 |
| Can Deep Fascial Thickness Predict Treatment Response in Patients With Postmastectomy Lymphedema? An Ultrasonographic Approach manual lymphatic drainage - Postmastectomy Lymphedema | Completed | Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital | 42 | 2025-11-13 | 2026-09-11 | |
| Using an Adjustable Compression Garment for Secondary Upper Limb Lymphoedema Manual lymph drainage., Coban compression bandage.., Adjustable Compression Sleeve - Lymphedema of Upper Arm | Not applicable | Suspended | Institute of Technology, Sligo | 30 | 2025-10-30 | 2024-10-26 |
| Comparison of IPC Therapy as an Alternative or an Adjunct to MLD Within CDT for BCRL Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), CDT + Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC), CDT without Manual Lymph Drainage plus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression - Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, BCRL | Not applicable | Recruiting | Pamukkale University | 45 | 2025-09-15 | 2026-03-04 |
| Effects of In-Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cardiac Rehabilitation - Acute Decompensated Heart Failure | Not applicable | Completed | Izmir Bakircay University | 40 | 2025-08-12 | 2025-12-23 |
| Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Melatonin in Post-Orthognathic Surgery Pain and Edema no intervention, lymphatic drainage massage, oral melatonin tablet - Dentofacial Deformities, Edema | Not applicable | Enrolling by invitation | Bezmialem Vakif University | 40 | 2025-03-30 | 2025-07-14 |
| Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Kinesio Taping on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness kinesio taping, placebo kinesio taping, manual lymph drainage - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness | Not applicable | Completed | Necmettin Erbakan University | 48 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-10-29 |
| Comparative Effects of Manuel and Percussion Massage in İndividuals With Neck Pain Manual Massage, Percussion Massage - Neck Pain, Massage Therapy | Not applicable | Completed | Tarsus University | 28 | 2024-08-28 | 2026-10-19 |
| PMR Versus MLD on RLS and Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), cnotrol group, Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) - Hemodialysis Complication | Not applicable | Completed | MTI University | 120 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-07-26 |
| The Effect of Kinesio Taping and Manual Lymph Drainage on Pregnant Women With Restless Legs Syndrome Kinesio Taping, Manual Lymph Drainage, Control Group - Pregnancy, Restless Leg Syndrome | Not applicable | Unknown | TC Erciyes University | 80 | 2024-04-01 | 2024-05-13 |
| Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Techniques Manual lymphatic drainage, splint, Nerve gliding - Ultrasound Evaluation of the Effect of Manual Lymph Drainage, Effect of Manual Lymph Drainage on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Not applicable | Unknown | Selcuk University | 30 | 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-15 |
| A Study of a Comprehensive Prevention Program to Reduce Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in People With Breast Cancer Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction, Volumetric arm measurements, Lymphatic massage - Lymphedema, Lymphedema Arm | Phase 3 | Recruiting | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 285 | 2023-11-16 | 2025-11-10 |
| The Effect of Lymphatic Drainage Massage on Interdialytic Weight Gain and Fatigue lymphatic drainage massage, classic massage - Interdialytic Weight Gain, Fatigue | Not applicable | Completed | Mersin University | 75 | 2023-11-11 | 2025-02-10 |
| Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Pain, Muscle Strength, and Sensation Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Plasebo Group - Manual Lymphatic Drainage Effects | Not applicable | Completed | Selcuk University | 82 | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-29 |
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