Exercise and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: Influence of Muscle Group and Sequence on Volume Change in Swollen and Normal Arms

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Breast Cancer; Lymphedema

• Registration Number: NCT00935714
• Lead Sponsor: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Brief Summary

Arm exercise influences arm volume and symptoms in breast cancer related lymphedema.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2009-07-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-07-08
• Study First Posted: 2009-07-09
• Status Verified: 2009-08
• Study Start: 2009-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-08-18
• Last Update Posted: 2009-08-19
• Primary Completion: 2010-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

• unilateral arm lymphedema as a result of breast cancer treatment
• completion of breast cancer treatments
• arm lymphedema onset 3 months or more after surgery and persistent for at least 6 months
• in the maintenance phase of lymphedema treatment

Exclusion Criteria

• women with recurrent cancer
• intercurrent diseases affecting the swollen arm
• lack of understanding of the Hebrew language

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved arm volume measurement	Weekly for five weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of Life	Weekly for 5 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Hadera, Israel