An interventional study of Kinesio Taping in Breast Cancer Lymphedema, sponsored by Ahlia University. Completed at 2 sites in Egypt. Open to female participants aged 45 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-01-17.
Sponsored by Ahlia University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Breast cancer is a standout amongst the most widely recognized cancer among women. It is observed that upper extremity lymphedema is one of the most dangerous and prevalent complication following breast cancer surgery which prompts functional impairment, psychological disaster and social problems
This study aimed to compare the effects of Kinesio taping and the pressure garment application on secondary lymphedema of the upper extremity and quality of life following mastectomy after breast cancer.
Material and Methods: In this experimental study with pre and post-tests, 66 women with lymphedema following mastectomy were randomly allocated to Kinesio taping (KT) group (n=33) and pressure garment (PG) group (n=33). The KT group received Kinesio taping application, while the PG group received pressure garment (40-60 mmHg) for at least 15-18 hours per day through the study. All patients were evaluated to record the changes of the limb circumference, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), hand grip strength and quality of life at baseline and end of intervention.
66 women with unilateral breast cancer related to lymphedema (stage II and III) for at least for 6 months were invited to participate in the study. Lymphoma was more than 2 cm in arm circumference or less than 8 cm in comparison with the other side. The participants were randomly assigned to 2 groups. Kinesio taping group included 33 patients receiving Kinesio taping (KT) and pressure garment (PG) included 33 patients.
The exclusion criteria were any active disease which leads to swelling, medications, especially diuretics, allergy, infection, pregnancy, heart and kidney diseases, bilateral lymphedema and cellulitis.
All patients were evaluated to record the changes of the limb circumference, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), hand grip strength and quality of life
124 studies on the registry are indexed under Breast Cancer Lymphedema; 40 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 66 is above the median of 48 across 97 interventional studies indexed under Breast Cancer Lymphedema.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Kinesio Taping
Other: Kinesio Taping
No intervention
Kinesio Taping
Limb circumference
The upper Limbs circumferences were measured by using a tape measure with the patient in prone lying position.
Time frame: 1 month
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) survey was created to assess the shoulder pain and disability. It incorporates of 13 items that assess two domains: a 5 items that assess pain and an 8 items that evaluate disability.
Time frame: 1 month
Hand grip strength
Hand grip strength was evaluated by Dynamometer (78010, Lafayette Instrument Company, Loughboroug, Leics, United Kingdom). The grip strength was measured while the patient was in a standing position with adducted shoulder, flexed elbow 90 degrees and forearm in mid position.
Time frame: 1 month
Quality of life
The quality of life was assessed by utilizing cancer-specific questionnaire (EORTC) QLQ-C30 before and after intervention. QLQ-C30 comprised of 30 questions, including functional scores (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects).
Time frame: 1 month
Plan to share: No
Ran from Feb 2017 to primary completion in Jun 2017, 4 months.
Of 66 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Breast Cancer Lymphedema, half reached primary completion within 18 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 34. This study's 4 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 69 studies reached it within 18 months; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 34.
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