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

Inclusion Criteria1

Patients aged between 40 to 60 years. They were grade 2 and 3 lymphedema. They had more than 2 cm difference at circumference measurement. They had unilateral arm lymphedema post-mastectomy. They had completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria1

Skin infection. Current ischemia. Systemic edema due to impaired heart, kidney and liver function. Current metastases. Venous thrombosis.

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.