Comparison of Two Types of Bandages in the Treatment of Lymphoedema

Completed

• Conditions: Lymphoedema

• Registration Number: NCT05169086
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier

Brief Summary

The study is a cohort study of patients at the University Hospital during the first two days of intensive treatment. The patients are randomly divided into two groups (N=10).

Throughout the study, group A is treated with the multilayer elastic bandage while group B is bandaged with contention only. The bandages were applied on the first and second day and were maintained in place. The bandages were applied on the first and second day and were maintained for 24 hours. All patients performed 30 minutes of physical activity in the bandage on both days.

The evaluation is based on the volumetric difference, skin quality and quality of life of these patients

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-11-01
• Study First Submitted: 2021-11-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-12-22
• Study First Posted: 2021-12-23
• Primary Completion: 2022-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-01-20
• Status Verified: 2022-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-04-11
• Last Update Posted: 2022-04-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Perimetry of the affected limb	Day 2	The physiotherapist measures the perimeter of the limb with a tape measure
Volumetry of the affected limb	Day 2	the volume is calculated using computer software.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life questionnaire	one month later	The patient completes the Lymphoedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LYMQUOL leg) on admission to the ward and by email one month later

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Uhmontpellier; 🇫🇷 Montpellier, France