Kinesiology Taping in breast cancer-related lymphedema

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Kinesiology Taping; breast cancer-related lymphedema; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Cancer - Breast

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001173785
• Lead Sponsor: Academy School of Physical Education

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 75

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction of limb volume<br><br>Tests/methods: perometer[after 1 month therapy]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage edema size <br><br>Tests/methods: perometer[After 1 month therapy]