Comparative Effects of Kinesio Tapping and Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Lymphedema, Functional Disability and Quality of Life After Mastectomy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- The quality of life was assessed by a cancer-specific questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)
研究概览
简要总结
To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garmets on the upper extremity lymphedema,functional disability and quality of life after mastectomy.
详细描述
The study's primary goal was to find the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garments on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy. This aim was realized through the current study results, the findings of the current study showed that Kinesio taping and compression garments were equally effective on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 45 Years 至 75 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •• Age (45 years-75 years)
- •Patients with edema after 1-year mastectomy
- •Unilateral lymphedema
- •Arm circumference change (Arm circumference unilateral than 2 cm or less than 8 cm in comparison with the other side was included)
- •Functional disability or limited movements (shoulder, arm, and hand)
排除标准
- •• Active disease leading to swelling
- •Patients on medications, especially diuretics
- •Infection
- •Pregnancy
- •Heart and kidney diseases
- •Bilateral lymphedema
- •Skin diseases
- •Cellulitis.
结局指标
主要结局
The quality of life was assessed by a cancer-specific questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)
时间窗: 3 weeks
The EORTC Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) was used to assess the physical, psychological, and social well-being of cancer patients. The EORTC QLQ-C30 was proven to be useful and valid in measuring the quality of life in patients with advanced illness in this investigation
Handgrip strength was evaluated using a dynamometer
时间窗: 3 weeks
A dynamometer was used to assess muscle strengthening and hand grip strengthening
Disabilities of arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH)
时间窗: 3 weeks
The function was assessed using the validated 30-item Quick-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) assessment. Respondents are asked to score their capacity to undertake specific activities (such as heavy housework or carrying a shopping bag); the degree of interference with regular social activities, work activities, sleep impairment, pain ratings, and altered sensations
Girth Measurement (with Tape)
时间窗: 3 weeks
The tape was used to assess the limb diameter.
次要结局
未报告次要终点