VT30 for Lymphatic Abnormalities
First in Human Trial of Topical VT30 in Pts With Venous/Lymphatic Malformations Assoc With PIK3CA or TEK Gene Mutations
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Lymphatic Abnormalities
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. VT30 is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are in Phase 1 & 2 and have already been tested with other people.
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex between 18 and 65 years old. There are 7 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether VT30 will improve 1 primary outcome, 2 secondary outcomes, and 4 other outcomes in patients with Lymphatic Abnormalities. Measurement will happen over the course of From pre-treatment to 4 weeks of treatment.
Patient Q & A Section
Can lymphatic abnormalities be cured?
The findings of lymphangiograms indicate that neither chemotherapy nor radiation can prevent progressive lymphatic disease. Lymphangiography and MRI scans have shown that progressive lymphangiectatic changes can be detected in as little as 9 years. As we progress in the search for a cure for both progressive lymphangiectatic changes and lymphangiectasic diseases, we need to identify patients who are at risk early so that they can be treated promptly.
What are common treatments for lymphatic abnormalities?
Lymphatic abnormalities are treated with exercises through physical therapy or manual lymphatic drainage. Botulinum toxin type A, a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, is currently used to treat both superficial and deep-seated lymphatic abnormalities. Immunomodulatory therapies should be considered in clinical trials.
What is lymphatic abnormalities?
Lymphatic abnormalities are common and underestimated. Dysmorphic lymphoedema is relatively uncommon and typically presents as oedema in the arms, legs or trunk with recurrent thrombophlebitis. Lymphoedema can be caused by a malfunction of the lymphatic system which results in the development of oedema. Disseminated atopic disease, as a consequence of treatment or infections can also cause lymphoedema.
What are the signs of lymphatic abnormalities?
In addition to the signs discussed, many patients have lymphadenopathy and/or splenomegaly. As such, lymphatic abnormalities can be detected by physical exam and clinical observation. Patients who experience fever, malaise, and weight loss should be considered for lymphoma evaluation.
What causes lymphatic abnormalities?
Chronic lymphocytic choriomeningitis is a lymphatic vasculitis. In recent years, it has been implicated in the setting of unexplained rashes. The relationship between choroiditis and the skin findings reported in this case has yet to be determined.
How many people get lymphatic abnormalities a year in the United States?
Near 60 million Americans have one or more lymphatic abnormalities. Around 2.5 million of them have lymphedema. This is a relatively high rate, especially in comparison with other industrialized countries. Lymphatic abnormalities are closely related to lymphedema.
How serious can lymphatic abnormalities be?
All the patients in this study experienced resolution of the lymphedema with nonsurgical therapy, which is also the procedure of choice for patients with lymphedema caused by other pathologies. Lymphatic abnormalities secondary to other conditions may resolve without therapy. Patients who received no intervention will usually have lymphedema resolve through spontaneous resolution. Surgery may not be required, as patients will usually have normal lymphatic drainage after a year of nonsurgical treatment.
What is vt30?
The presence of Vt30 is not associated with an increased risk of lymphatic or non-lymphatic relapse in patients with HDS who relapse or in asymptomatic HDS patients.
Has vt30 proven to be more effective than a placebo?
Data from a recent study has demonstrated evidence that VT30 can be an effective treatment for lymphedema in breast cancer patients. In most patients treated, improvement in lymphedema was confirmed at 12 months.
What is the average age someone gets lymphatic abnormalities?
On average, they are diagnosed with these abnormalities between the ages of 47 and 61. If you don't know the time your Lymphatic Abnormalities were diagnosed, consult a medical expert. But, if you know how old you were when they were diagnosed, use the [Census(http://www.census.gov/poplife/tables/countries-2010.html) and search 'Lymphatic Abnormalities']] in the search box.
What is the survival rate for lymphatic abnormalities?
This observational study demonstrates that the lymphatic system does not appear to have a major impact on survival for Sjögren's syndrome and it is therefore likely they are not an important factor in its pathogenesis.
How quickly does lymphatic abnormalities spread?
These measurements of time delay between lymphatic abnormalities detected by lymphoscintigraphy, and the actual date of lymphatic spread of cancer warrant consideration when deciding whether to treat early-stage head and neck neck or esophageal cancers.