CompletedNot Applicable

Adjustable Compression Wrap Versus Compression Bandage Reduce to Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema

Brazil72 participantsStarted 2021-07-01

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized clinical trial with women with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer. The intervention will consist of the use of self-adjusting clothing versus compressive bandaging (routine treatment of the institution). Self-adjusting clothing is expected to be more effective for the treatment of lymphedema reduction, when compared to standard treatment, in addition to promoting a better quality of life and functionality.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age over 18 years
✓. Undergo surgical treatment for breast cancer
✓. Diagnosed with lymphedema in the upper limb stabilized for a period ≥6 months
✓. Indicated the second phase of compressive therapy / treatment of lymphedema

Exclusion criteria

✕. Bilateral lymphedema;
✕. Lymphedema since the preoperative period;
✕. Presence of phlogistic signs in the limb with lymphedema;
✕. Treatment of lymphedema (phase 1) in the last three months;
✕. Previous history of allergic reaction to the material used for compressive therapy;
✕. Active regional or remote disease;
✕. In chemotherapy or radiation therapy;
✕. Functional changes in the upper limbs prior to the diagnosis of breast cancer;

What they're measuring

Arm volume

Timeframe: Assessment of arm volume will be on the before (1st day), 30 days, 6 months and 1 year after enrollment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04934098

SponsorInstituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-30

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