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Compression Bandaging and Manual Lymph Drainage in Women With Lymphedema

Not Applicable
Conditions
Arm Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
Interventions
Other: Manual lymph drainage
Registration Number
NCT02165696
Lead Sponsor
University of Malaga
Brief Summary

Lymphedema is the result of accumulation of fluid and other elements in tissue spaces because of an imbalance between the production of fluid interstitial and transport. Lymphedema can cause significant physical and psychological morbidity. Prevalence of lymphedema in patients after breast cancer surgery is 12-60% and the incidence is 12-26%.Psychological and social consequences of secondary lymphedema related breast cancer have been little recognized and documented. Although, it have performed many studies related secondary lymphedema it not found sufficient evidence in the literature to suggest the most effective treatment. There is some evidence suggesting that compression therapy and manual lymphatic drainage can improve lymphedema but more studies are needed. The aim of this research is to to evaluate the clinical effect of multimodal treatment (compression bandaging and manual lymph drainage) versus applying manual lymphatic drainage in women with arm lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.

Detailed Description

This study has two sub research: a quantitative approach and a qualitative approach. The research will be carried out by a multicenter way

Quantitative approach consist in carried out a single-blind randomized controlled trial of 44 women with arm lymphedema. Patients will be distributed in two intervention groups by a randomized way. Participants will be given his assignment by closed envelope. Both treatments will be administered five days a week for six weeks. The experimental group (n=22) will receive multimodal treatment: combination of manual lymphatic drainage and compression bandaging. The control group (n=22) only will receive manual lymphatic drainage. We want to determinate the effect on volume arm decrease, quality of life, level of hand strength, degree of pain, fatigue level, and state of anxiety and depression. The influence on the lymphedema will be analyzed with lower limbs strength, physical activity, lung function, respiratory muscle strength by maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurements (MIP and MEP) and cardiorespiratory functional capacity. Patients adherence will be analyzed by a smartphone.

Qualitative apprach: to know the perceptions and experiences of the participants in both interventions groups through a qualitative descriptive study. Data will be obtained with semi-structured depth interview.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
44
Inclusion Criteria
  • Women between 45 and 65 years with secondary lymphedema in upper limb after breast cancer surgery.
  • Cancer stages I-III according to TNM classification of the American Joint Committee on Cancer.
Exclusion Criteria
  • To have received lymphedema treatment previously.
  • To be treated by radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
  • Distant metastases or local recurrence of cancer.
  • Infectious signs in the upper limb with lymphedema.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Heart disease.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Manual lymphatic drainageManual lymph drainageControl group: 30 minutes and one hour maximum time of manual lymphatic drainage. The treatment will be carried out for six weeks five days a week.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PerimetryBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Arm volume is measured with perimetry through truncation of cones formula

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Handgrip strengthBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Handgrip strength will be determined using hydraulic hand dynamometer "JAMAR"

Multiple sit-to-stant testBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Multiple sit-to-stant test will be used to evaluate lower limbs strength.

Degree of painBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

The degree of pain in the affected side with lymphedema will be measured by digital algometer "Commander ™"

Pulmonary function testBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Simple spirometry to measure lung function with a spirometer "DATOSPIR120"

Maximal inspiratory pressures (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressures (MEP)Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

The strength of the respiratory muscles is measured through a digital manovacuometer (DATOSPIR120)

Six-minute walking testBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Cardiorespiratory functional capacity as measured with six-minute walking test.

FACT-B+4 questionnaireBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

FACT-B+4 questionnaire to measure quality of life in patients with breast cancer and lymphedema. Alpha of cronbach: 0,52-0,92

EORTIC-QLQ-C30 questionnaireBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

EORTIC-QLQ-C30 questionnaire measures the quality of life in cancer. Alpha of cronbach: 0,52 y 0,89

QLQ BR23 questionnaireBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

QLQ BR23 questionnaire to know quality of life in patients with breast cancer. Alpha of cronbach: 0,48 y 0,94

HADS questionnaireBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

HADS questionnaire to measure depression and anxiety. Alpha of cronbach: 0´8-0´76

QuickPIPPER questionnaireBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

QuickPIPPER questionnaire measures the level of fatigue in breast cancer. Alpha of cronbach: 0,730- 0,961

The short version of the IPAQBaseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

The short version of the IPAQ questionnaire for physical activity level. Alpha of cronbach: 0,75

Qualitative measures6 weeks

Data collection was carried out through an interview in-depth semi-structured. The dimensions of the study were developed based on bibliography and objectives of the study: perceptions and experiences with multimodal treatment, ways of living with lymphedema, life style, Physical activity and exercise.

Smartphone-based applicationBaseline, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks

Smartphone-based application to analyze the treatment adherence of the participants

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Málaga

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Málaga, Spain

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