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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12613001173785
ACTRN12613001173785
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Effect of Kinesiology Taping on breast cancer-related lymphedema: a randomized single blind controlled pilot study

Academy School of Physical Education0 sites75 target enrollmentStarted: October 25, 2013Last updated:

Overview

Phase
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Status
Completed
Sponsor
Academy School of Physical Education
Enrollment
75

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 100 Years (—)
Sex
Female

Inclusion Criteria

  • (1\) unilateral breast cancer\-related lymphedema for at least one year, (2\) moderate to severe lymphedema (stage II and III of upper limb edema, the volume difference between affected and healthy extremity more than 20%), (3\) lack of chemo\- or radiation therapy for at least 6 months, (4\) good compliance and willingness to sign the written consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

  • (1\) active cancer or disease that might lead to swelling and presently taking diuretic therapy or other lymphedema\-influencing drugs, (2\) skin disease, (3\) irremovable bracelet or ring, (4\) marked restriction of active range of motion in the affected upper extremity, (5\) the presence of a pacemaker, heart disease, pregnancy, metallic devices in the limb to be treated, infectious disease, epilepsy, cartilage growth, thrombophlebitis, arterial hypertension or metastases, which are the treatment contraindications, and (6\) the presence of mental, sensorial or language problems, which could make cooperation difficult.

Investigators

Sponsor
Academy School of Physical Education

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