Exploring the effect of combined decongestive therapy and Pilates exercise on the reduction of lymphedema symptom

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Breast cancer related Lymphedema.; Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified; I89.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20200421047158N1
• Lead Sponsor: Islamic Azad University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with unilateral lymphedema, stage II
Patients without history of using complete decongestive therapy
Having no regular exercise during the last six month
Menopausal women
No infection in the arm and no severe skin redness
Not taking anticoagulants
No nerve injuries in the upper extremity
No history of heart failure
No history of kidney disease
No paralysis in the hand or arm
No cancer recurrence

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life. Timepoint: Three times: before study, after interventions and one month after treatment and exercise. Method of measurement: Quality of life questionnaire; SF-36.;The expression of CA-153. Timepoint: 48 hours before the intervention and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: ELISA Kit.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The edema volume. Timepoint: Three times: 48 hours before the intervention, at the end of the study and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Volumetric cylinder or volumetric tank or volumetric meter.;Shoulder range of motion. Timepoint: Three times: 48 hours before the intervention, at the end of the study and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.