Efficacy of low-level laser and complete decongestive therapy in the management of post-breast cancer related lymphedema

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cancer; post-breast cancer related lymphedema

• Registration Number: PACTR201711002778300
• Lead Sponsor: School of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-11-18
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 84

Inclusion Criteria

1- unilateral secondary upper limb post-cancer breast lymphedema
2- Age range from 40 to 60 years.
3- Had undergone radical or modified radical mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection with or without radiotherapy intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with recurrent malignancy, active infection, or clinical evidence of obstructive venous diseases.
2. Patients with bilateral upper limb lymphedema.
3. Patients with Cardiopulmonary disease which decreases the patient activites.
4. Any skin conditions, infection or cuts

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Volumetric measurement: a container will be disinfected with boiling water and Dettol between every measurement by the assisting nurse.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Circumferential round measurements with tape measurement: From supine lying position with the upper limb relaxed and extended, round measurements using a tape will used to measure the upper limb edema at the following points: the wrist joint, elbow joint, at the end of the arm.