Lymphedema of Upper Limb Clinical Trial
Official title:
Comparative Effects of Kinesio Tapping and Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Lymphedema, Functional Disability and Quality of Life After Mastectomy
To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garmets on the upper extremity lymphedema,functional disability and quality of life after mastectomy.
Status | Recruiting |
Enrollment | 30 |
Est. completion date | March 30, 2023 |
Est. primary completion date | March 2023 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | Female |
Age group | 45 Years to 75 Years |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: - • Age (45 years-75 years) - Patients with edema after 1-year mastectomy - Unilateral lymphedema - Arm circumference change (Arm circumference unilateral than 2 cm or less than 8 cm in comparison with the other side was included) - Functional disability or limited movements (shoulder, arm, and hand) Exclusion Criteria: - • Active disease leading to swelling - Patients on medications, especially diuretics - Allergy - Infection - Pregnancy - Heart and kidney diseases - Bilateral lymphedema - Skin diseases - Cellulitis. |
Country | Name | City | State |
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Pakistan | Lahore General Hospital | Lahore | Punjab |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Riphah International University |
Pakistan,
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Girth Measurement (with Tape) | The tape was used to assess the limb diameter. | 3 weeks | |
Primary | Handgrip strength was evaluated using a dynamometer | A dynamometer was used to assess muscle strengthening and hand grip strengthening | 3 weeks | |
Primary | The quality of life was assessed by a cancer-specific questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) | The EORTC Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) was used to assess the physical, psychological, and social well-being of cancer patients. The EORTC QLQ-C30 was proven to be useful and valid in measuring the quality of life in patients with advanced illness in this investigation | 3 weeks | |
Primary | Disabilities of arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) | The function was assessed using the validated 30-item Quick-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) assessment. Respondents are asked to score their capacity to undertake specific activities (such as heavy housework or carrying a shopping bag); the degree of interference with regular social activities, work activities, sleep impairment, pain ratings, and altered sensations | 3 weeks |
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