Comparing the effect of physiotherapy combined with manual lymphatic derenage massage with physiotherapy alone and manual lymphatic derenage massage alone on pain and volume of upper limb on breast cancer patients with lymphedema

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: ymphoedema.; Postmastectomy lymphoedema syndrome; 197.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20230121057168N1
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 25 July 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 84

Inclusion Criteria

Female patients with lymphedema of at least 10% compared to healthy limb
At least six months have passed since the patient's cancer treatment
Having moderate physical activity in daily activities

Exclusion Criteria

Active malignancy
Recurrence of breast cancer
high blood pressure
Uncontrolled heart disease
Patients with bilateral lymphedema
venous insufficiency
Low physical activity and inability to perform daily activities

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The pain of patients is evaluated with the NRS scale. Timepoint: Befor treatment After 15 sessions after 1 month. Method of measurement: The pain of patients is evaluated with questionnaire of the NRS scale.;The size of the affected limb and the healthy limb will be measured. Timepoint: Befor treatment After 15 sessions after 1 month. Method of measurement: The circumference of the uper limb is measured using a tape measure.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ROM of the upper limb joints is measured. Timepoint: Befor treatment After 15 sessions after 1 month. Method of measurement: The range of motion of the shoulder is measured using a goniometer.;The performance of patients is evaluated. Timepoint: Befor treatment After 15 sessions after 1 month. Method of measurement: The performance of patients is evaluated using the Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) questionnaire.;The degree of disability of the patients is evaluated. Timepoint: Befor treatment After 15 sessions after 1 month. Method of measurement: The degree of disability of the patients is evaluated with the Shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (QuickDASH).;Quality of life of patients will be examined. Timepoint: Befor treatment After 15 sessions after 1 month. Method of measurement: Quality of life of patients will be examined using the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS) questionnaire.