Effect of Digital Combined Decongestive Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema: a Follow-up Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 29
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Limb Volume
研究概览
简要总结
This study investigated the short- and long-term effects of digital combined decongestive therapy in breast cancer-related lymphedema. Limb volume and quality of life (Lymph-ICF) were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and 12-week follow-up.
详细描述
This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a digital combined decongestive therapy (CDT) program in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. After an initial face-to-face training session on self-bandaging, self-manual lymphatic drainage, breathing exercises, and skin care, patients followed a 4-week digital CDT program with remote guidance. Compression garments were used during the maintenance phase. Limb volume was measured using circumference method. Quality of life was assessed with the Lymph-ICF questionnaire. Assessments were repeated post-treatment and at 12-week follow-up.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Diagnosed with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) within the last 6 to 60 months.
- •Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •Presence of active infection.
- •History of bilateral breast surgery.
- •Severe breast cancer-related lymphedema.
研究组 & 干预措施
Digital Combined Decongestive Therapy Group
Participants received digital combined decongestive therapy including self-bandaging, self-manual lymphatic drainage, decongestive and breathing exercises, supervised remotely through telecommunication technologies for 4 weeks, followed by maintenance therapy with compression stockings.
干预措施: Digital Combined Decongestive Therapy (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Limb Volume
时间窗: At baseline, at week 4 (end of treatment), and at week 12 (follow-up)
Limb volume was assessed by measuring the circumference of the affected arm at 4-cm intervals from the ulnar styloid to the axillary region using a standard tape measure. These measurements were used to calculate the total limb volume to evaluate changes after the intervention and at follow-up.
次要结局
- Change in Quality of Life(At baseline, at week 4 (end of treatment), and at week 12 (follow-up))
研究者
Selva Otsay
Principal Investigator
Bezmialem Vakif University