lymphedema and laser therapy in women with breast cancer

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• Conditions: the effect of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on limb volume, shoulder mobility and hand grip strength in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system; Cancer - Breast

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000027011
• Lead Sponsor: Mohammed Taher Ahmed Omar

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-01-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

women with breast cancer related lymphedema (swelling of more than 2cm and less than 8cm of excess limb circumference at each point compared to controlled non operative limb

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who had a current metastases , continuing radiotherapy, cellulites, venous thrombosis, chronic inflammatory diseases, history of sever trauma, photosensitivity or who were using any medication that affect body fluid and electrolyte balance were excluded. .Patients with bilateral lymphedema were also excluded because the contralateral normal limb was needed to predicate percentage of lymphedema.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified