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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12618001232224
ACTRN12618001232224
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Effect of a single application of Kinesiotape on secondary hand lymphoedema

The University of Sydney0 sites32 target enrollmentJuly 23, 2018

Overview

Phase
未知
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Secondary hand lymphoedema
Sponsor
The University of Sydney
Enrollment
32
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
5 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
July 23, 2018
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
5 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults aged over 18
  • Unilateral secondary upper limb lymphoedema affecting the hand, diagnosed by a health care practitioner.
  • At least 6 months since cancer\-related treatments were completed (Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy or Surgery).
  • No active treatment for lymphoedema at least 1 month prior to the study commencing day (CDT, bandaging).
  • Capability to communicate and comprehend English language.
  • Willing to not wear hand or arm compression garment for 2 days.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Active disease or infection that might lead to swelling as well as conditions such as heart or kidney disease, or pregnancy.
  • Medication affecting volume changes such as diuretic therapy.
  • Pacemaker or in\-dwelling defibrillator.
  • Allergy to Kinesiotape material (skin test required).
  • Skin conditions such as wounds or infection.
  • Irremovable bracelet or ring.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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