The effects of bicycling exercise in people with lower limb lymphedema

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ower limb lymphedema; Circulatory System; Lymphoedema, not elsewhere classified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10242104
• Lead Sponsor: und University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-12-31
• Study Start: 2023-02-09
• Last Update Posted: 8 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 27

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Uni-or bilateral, primary or secondary lower limb lymphedema
3. Persistent lymphedema for at least 6 months
4. A volume variation of less than 5% for each limb during the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

1. Recurrence of cancer disease
2. Language limitations or dementia
3. Presence of concurrent diseases or medication affecting the limb volume or inability to perform bicycling exercise

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Lower limb volume, measured as circumferential measurements every 4th cm along the limb at baseline and after 8 weeks. The formula of a truncated cone is used to calculate the total limb volume<br>2. Local tissue water, measured at 14 different points on the calf and thigh by the MoistureMeterD at baseline and after 8 weeks<br>3. Arm-to-leg impedance, calculated by measurements of the impedance to extracellular fluid by bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) at baseline and after 8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Cardiovascular fitness measured by a submaximal ergometer test at baseline and after 8 weeks<br>2. Health-related quality of life measured by the questionnaire Lymphedema Quality of Life Inventory (LyQLI) at baseline and after 8 weeks<br>3. Impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions related to the lower limb lymphedema, measured by the questionnaire Lymph-ICF-LL at baseline and after 8 weeks<br>4. Perception of heaviness and tightness in the lymphedema limb/ limbs measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at baseline and after 8 weeks<br>5. Leisure time physical activity during the last 6 months measured by the Saltin-Grimby Physical Activity Level Scale at baseline