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A Study on the Effect of Proactive Rehabilitation for Reduction of Incidence and Severity of Lymphedema caused by Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Neoplasms
Registration Number
KCT0006922
Lead Sponsor
Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
62
Inclusion Criteria

1. Adult female patients over 20 years of age
2. Patients diagnosed with unilateral breast cancer who underwent surgical treatment at our hospital
3. Patients who underwent axillary lymphatic dissection or sentinel lymph node biopsy
4. Patients scheduled for radiation therapy
5. Patients who consented to the purpose and method of this study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with or treated with cancer other than breast cancer
2. Patients diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer
3. Patients previously diagnosed with upper extremity lymphedema
4. Patients with high risk of edema such as renal or hepatic impairment, electrolyte imbalance, etc.
5. Patients with problems such as fractures, deformities, and inflammation in the upper extremity of breast cancer
6. Pregnant women or patients who may become pregnant during the study period
7. Patients who do not agree with the purpose and method of this study

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
ymphoscintigraphy;Bioelectrical impedance analysis - body water measurement;Upper extremity volume on the affected side
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Active range of motion on the affected side;Quality of life and fatigue
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