Prospective clinical trial of acupuncture in prevention and treatment of lymphedema of lower extremity after radiotherapy for gynecological tumor
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer
- Registration Number
- ITMCTR2000003016
- Lead Sponsor
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
1. It was confirmed by pathology as gynecological pelvic cancer (cervical cancer, endometrial cancer);
2. The patients received surgical treatment and external pelvic radiation therapy (EBRT);
3. Mental health and cognitive function are good, can cooperate with medical staff to complete the study smoothly;
4. KPS score >= 60;
5. Participate in the test voluntarily and sign the informed consent in writing;
6. Age range: 18-80 years old.
1. Primary lymphoid diseases;
2. Acute arthritis;
3. Edema caused by hypoproteinemia;
4. The lower extremity edema caused by cardiogenic, venous thrombotic, nephrogenic and dystrophic;
5. Have mental disorder or senile dementia, unable to communicate with medical staff normally;
6. Combined with other malignant tumors;
7. Skin lesions caused by skin diseases or diabetes in acupuncture area;
8. Having a congenital disability or defect.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gynecologic Cancer Lymphedema Questionnaire;Fat thickness under color ultrasound;Thigh;
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method