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The aim of this study is to investigate and compare responsiveness of current lymphedema assessment scales validated in Turkish.


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Lymphedema is defined as the excessive and persistent accumulation of fluid, extracellular proteins, and fat in tissue spaces, caused by inefficiency of the lymphatic drainage system. It is a chronic, progressive condition. Several researchers have investigated the influence on health-related quality of life in upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer treatment using patient reported outcome instruments. Responsiveness of only one of the lymphedema assessment scale, ''Lymphedema Quality of Life Inventory'', has been investigated. Responsiveness of lymphedema assessment scales validated in Turkish has not been examined in detail, thereby limiting their use in clinical trials. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate and compare responsiveness of current lymphedema assessment scales validated in Turkish. Patients with breast cancer related lymphedema with International Society of Lymphology-ISL lymphedema stage 2,3 will be included in the study and will receive complex decongestive therapy phase I including meticulous skin and nail care, manuel lymphatic drainage, compression bandages, and remedial exercises. All patients will receive manual lymphatic drainage for three times a week (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) during 4 weeks, 50 minutes a day (a total of 12 sessions) by a trained lymphatic massage therapist. Limb volume will be calculated based on truncated cone method from circumference measurements. Patients will complete Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS), Patient Benefit Index-Lymphedema(PBI), Lymphedema functioning, disability and health questionnaire(Lymph-ICF), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Breast Cancer (EORTC-QLQ-30) and Short Form 36 (SF-36) before and after treatment. Changes in limb volumes will be compared in changes in scales after treatment. Responsiveness of the subscales will be will be determined by calculating the effect size (change in all patients), standardized mean response (effect size in a group with improvement), and Guyatt's Responsiveness Index. ;


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NCT number NCT04138667
Study type Interventional
Source Marmara University
Contact Esra Nur Nur Türkmen, PT
Phone +905545239830
Email e.nur5313@hotmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 19, 2019
Completion date May 30, 2020

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