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Gut Microbiota in Patients With Limb Lymphedema and Recurrent Lymphangitis
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Summary
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease of the lymphatic vessels which affects about 300 million people worldwide. Patients may experience recurrent soft tissue infection of the limb affected by lymphedema, in terms of erysipelas, lymphangitis or cellulitis. No previous study has ever investigated the possible role of the gut microbiota in the genesis of acute infectious/inflammatory episodes in these patients. Our hypothesis is that lymphedema patients with recurrent soft tissue infections are characterized by pro-inflammatory changes in the microbiota.
Official title: Typing of Gut Microbiota in Patients With Limb Lymphedema and Recurrent Lymphangitis, a Prospective Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-02-22
Completion Date
2028-10-30
Last Updated
2024-02-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
analysis of a sample of stool
typing of the gut microbiota from a stool sample
Locations (1)
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, Italy