The Efficacy of Kinesio Taping on Lymphedema Following Head and Neck Cancer Therapy

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Completed

• Conditions: Lymphedema; Head and Neck Cancer; Therapy; Kinesio Taping
• Interventions: Device: Kinesio Tex Gold

• Registration Number: NCT04691310
• Lead Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Brief Summary

Purpose off the study is investigating to efficacy of kinesio taping on neck lymphedema after the head and neck cancer therapy.

Detailed Description

The neck lymphedema is a multidirectional process that depends on lymphatic circulation issues. The lymphedema can be treated using such as therapies, drugs or surgeries. There are few techniques for treatment of neck lymphedema and also in our best knowledge the kinesio taping therapy on lymphedema following neck cancer therapy had not been investigated or published. The study will assess the efficacy of kinesio taping in neck lymphedema with manual therapy after the head and neck cancer treatment.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-12-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-12-29
• Study Start: 2020-12-31
• Study First Posted: 2020-12-31
• Primary Completion: 2021-02-28
• Study Completion: 2021-02-28
• Status Verified: 2021-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-07-27
• Last Update Posted: 2021-08-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

• Age between 18-70 years
• External neck lymphedema
• Head and neck cancer treatment patients
• patients who have not open wound on neck
• Patients who were accept to consent form

Exclusion Criteria

• Mental disorders Cognitive limitations Pregnancy Out of age 18-70 years old Patients who were not accept to consent form

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Kinesio taping sham	Kinesio Tex Gold	Kinesio tex gold tape was applied to neck localised lymphedema as no-stretched. Kinesio tape maintained during consecutive days and also were re applied with manual lymphatic drainage therapy as 5 times first week, and afterthat 2 times for 3 weeks (total 4 weeks)
Kinesio taping study	Kinesio Tex Gold	Kinesio tex gold tape was applied to neck localised lymphedema as stretched. Kinesio tape maintained during consecutive days and also were re applied with manual lymphatic drainage therapy as 5 times first week, and afterthat 2 times for 3 weeks (total 4 weeks)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The values of diameter of lymphedema of neck with face	8 weeks	The diameters of upper, middle and lower points of neck were measured with tailor meter by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation professionals (measure unit is cm). The changes were assessed from baseline neck diameter at end of treatment and after one month.
The outcomes of Quality of Life Questionnaire-Head and Neck 35	8 weeks	It was assessed by Quality of Life Questionnaire-Head and Neck 35 that a self questionnaire in head and neck cancer patients. The minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 100. The high scores were worst low scores were good health.
The scores of head and neck external lymphedema rating scale	8 weeks	They were assessed by M. D. Anderson head and neck lymphedema rating scale in head and neck cancer patients. Composite Score ranges from 0 ( low edema) to 3 (high level edema).
The outcomes of Patterson larynx pharynx internal edema scale	Baseline	It was assessed with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation Study. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation Study results were scored on Patterson larynx pharynx edema scale. The scores of scale were no, mild, moderate and severe . The high grade symptom scores were worst, low scores were good health
The outcomes of Patterson larynx pharynx edema scale	8 weeks	It was assessed with Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation Study. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation Study results were scored on Patterson larynx pharynx edema scale. The scores of scale were no, mild, moderate and severe. The high grade symptom scores were worst, low scores were good health

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean of demographic	Baseline	Age, gender, history of smoke, history of morbidities, diagnosis, stage, therapies of cancer, lymphedema stages were noted

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey