Comparative Effects of KT and PG on UE Lymphedema and Functional Disability After Mastectomy

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Lymphedema of Upper Limb
• Interventions: Other: Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema

• Registration Number: NCT05762224
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garmets on the upper extremity lymphedema,functional disability and quality of life after mastectomy.

Detailed Description

The study's primary goal was to find the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garments on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy. This aim was realized through the current study results, the findings of the current study showed that Kinesio taping and compression garments were equally effective on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-12-25
• Study First Submitted: 2023-02-20
• Status Verified: 2023-03
• Primary Completion: 2023-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-03-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-03-07
• Study First Posted: 2023-03-09
• Last Update Posted: 2023-03-09
• Study Completion: 2023-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• • Age (45 years-75 years)

  • Patients with edema after 1-year mastectomy
  • Unilateral lymphedema
  • Arm circumference change (Arm circumference unilateral than 2 cm or less than 8 cm in comparison with the other side was included)
  • Functional disability or limited movements (shoulder, arm, and hand)

Exclusion Criteria

• • Active disease leading to swelling

  • Patients on medications, especially diuretics
  • Allergy
  • Infection
  • Pregnancy
  • Heart and kidney diseases
  • Bilateral lymphedema
  • Skin diseases
  • Cellulitis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema	Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema	Kinesio taping was applied 2 times a week for 3 weeks to the KT group. KT improves fluid movement by widening the distance between connective tissues like skin and fascia,fascia and muscles and skin and muscles.
Effect of pressure garments on upper limb lymphedema	Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema	PG group received pressure garments ( 20-60 mmHg)for at least 15 to 18 hours per day for 3 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The quality of life was assessed by a cancer-specific questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)	3 weeks	The EORTC Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) was used to assess the physical, psychological, and social well-being of cancer patients. The EORTC QLQ-C30 was proven to be useful and valid in measuring the quality of life in patients with advanced illness in this investigation
Handgrip strength was evaluated using a dynamometer	3 weeks	A dynamometer was used to assess muscle strengthening and hand grip strengthening
Disabilities of arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH)	3 weeks	The function was assessed using the validated 30-item Quick-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) assessment. Respondents are asked to score their capacity to undertake specific activities (such as heavy housework or carrying a shopping bag); the degree of interference with regular social activities, work activities, sleep impairment, pain ratings, and altered sensations
Girth Measurement (with Tape)	3 weeks	The tape was used to assess the limb diameter.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lahore General Hospital; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan