Prevention of lymphedema by therapeutic elastic compression hoses; treatment efficacy.

Completed

• Conditions: inguinal lymph node dissectionlymphedemalymfoedeemoppervlakkige liesklierdissectietherapeutisch elastische kousencompression hoses

• Registration Number: NL-OMON22336
• Lead Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (dpt of physiotherapy)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

1. 18 years or older;

2. Inguinal lymphnode dissection because of metastases of melanoma or urogenital tumour.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Deep venous thrombosis;

2. Manifest lymphedema or episodes of lymphedema in the past;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incidence of lymphedema (survival without lymphedema).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Early surgical complications (wound breakdown, lymphocele formation, wound infection);<br /><br>2. Genital oedema;<br /><br>3. Health related quality of life;<br /><br>4. Body image;<br /><br>5. Ccompliance to usage of the hose;<br /><br>6. Use of professional homecare;<br /><br>7. Lymphedema requiring treatment.