Decongestive therapy using adjustable compression bandages

Not Applicable

• Conditions: I89.01 - Lymphedema of the upper and lower extremities, stage III89.02 - Lymphedema of the upper and lower extremities, stage III; I89.01; I89.02

• Registration Number: DRKS00016665
• Lead Sponsor: Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-03-27
• Study Completion: 2019-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Bilateral and symmetrical lymphostatic edema of the leg, stage II and II, maintenance phase of the CDT, therapy adherence, suitable flat knit compression stockings, basic physical ability to self-manage compression therapy, sufficient language comprehension, and mental health, as well as willingness to participate to participate in the study and informed consent. Age: min. 18 years

Exclusion Criteria

Skin folds which require additional pressure pads, unclear emergence of edema, exceeding the measurements required for the application of unmodified compression devices,
non-Adherence (assessment of study physician),
absolute or relative contraindications for CDT, contraindications for parts of CDT, patients who
regularly apply bandages themselves, expected study drop-out

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Volume, measured before and after treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Compression pressure (resting pressure, working pressure) after application (mmHg), compression pressure after a defined wear time (mmHg), pressure distribution from distal to proximal (mmHg), manageability of the application (VAS), time required for application (min., sec.), wearing comfort (VAS), therapeutic safety (clinical findings)