RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06327438

Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy, Cryotherapy and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Post-mastectomy Lymphedema: A Randomized Control Trial

Complex Decongestive Therapy, Cryotherapy and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Post-mastectomy Lymphedema

Sponsor

South Valley University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 16, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Summary

To examine the efficacy of complex decongestive therapy (CDT), cryotherapy and kinesio taping (KT) in patients with post-mastectomy lymphedema

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests three different treatments for arm swelling (lymphedema) that develops after breast cancer surgery (specifically after mastectomy with lymph node removal): complex decongestive therapy (a combination of massage, bandaging, and exercise), cryotherapy (cold treatment), and kinesio taping (elastic therapeutic tape applied to the skin). Researchers want to find out which approach most effectively reduces arm swelling and improves quality of life. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 40 and 60 years old - You have grade 2 or 3 lymphedema (moderate to severe swelling) in one arm after mastectomy - There is more than 2 cm difference in arm circumference between your arms - You have completed both chemotherapy and radiotherapy **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a skin infection in the affected arm - You currently have poor blood flow (ischemia) in the arm - Your swelling is due to systemic causes (heart, kidney, or liver failure) - Your cancer has spread to other organs (metastases) - You have a blood clot (venous thrombosis) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERComplex decongestive therapy

1. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). 2. Compression bandage. 3. Exercises to enhance lymphatic drainage. 4. Skin care.

DEVICECryotherapy

It is a mature and safe-to-use system that cools the air to -32°C. Steps of application included: 1) Apply oil or cream to moisture the skin before cryotherapy application; 2) Initialize the mini cryo-air equipment at level 6.

OTHERKinesio taping

It is a new choice in the field of physical therapy. The material used for the KT and the original concept of the taping technique were introduced by Dr Kenso Kase in 1973.