SuspendedNot Applicable

Using an Adjustable Compression Garment for Secondary Upper Limb Lymphoedema

Stopped: Researcher unable to continue.

Ireland30 participantsStarted 2025-10-30

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the use of an adjustable compression garment in the treatment of patients with Breast Cancer related upper limb Lymphoedema. This study will be conducted as part of a MSc qualification at the Institute of Technology Sligo in Ireland with all therapy sessions taking place in the Physiotherapy Department of Sligo University Hospital (formerly Sligo General Hospital). The study will be conducted in conjunction with Sligo University Hospital and it has attained ethical approval through the relevant University Hospital Ethics Committee.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Upper limb lymphoedema (secondary to breast cancer) diagnosed by a consultant * Aged \> 18 years. * Males and females. * Stage 2 Lymphoedema. * \>10% volume difference between upper limbs. * Cognitive ability to understand the programme. Exclusion Criteria: * Involvement in other studies or rehabilitation programmes. * Active infection disease progression. * Congestive Cardiac Failure. * Non-English speakers. * Under 18's. * Poor cognition for treatment compliance or consent. * Pregnant, or currently breast feeding.

What they're measuring

Limb Volume - Circumferential Measurements.

Timeframe: Over a 6 month period. (10 min testing time)

Short Form 36 (SF-36): Quality of Life questionnaire.

Timeframe: Over a 6 month period. (10 min testing time)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04435639

SponsorInstitute of Technology, Sligo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-30

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