CompletedNot Applicable

Kinesiology Taping Technique in Post-mastectomy Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Pakistan50 participantsStarted 2021-04-04

Plain-language summary

Generally, Breast cancer related to lymphedema is commonly found in the female population after mastectomy. It has many complications which affects the normal functions of an individual and quality of life. This randomized control trial will be conducted on patients who are admitted as patients after mastectomy to determine the effects of kinesiology taping technique in post mastectomy breast cancer related lymphedema on swelling, upper limb function and strength.

Who can participate

Age range

35 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 30 to 65 * Patient undergoing Unilateral Modified Radical Mastectomy * Within 1 week post Mastectomy * Subjects without swelling or with mild swelling Exclusion Criteria: * active cancer or disease that might lead to swelling * subjects taking anticoagulant therapy * diagnose skin disease and skin allergies * vascular insufficiency * sensory impairments * open wound and scars which have not healed * Functional limitations of upper limb before mastectomy e.g. adhesive capsulitis.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change form baseline in upper limb function on the upper limb functional index at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks

Change form baseline in upper limb function on the upper limb functional index at twelfth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from baseline in upper limb volume on tape measure at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 week

Change from baseline in upper limb volume on tape measure at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from baseline in upper limb strength on dynamometer and pinch meter at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks

Change from baseline in upper limb strength on dynamometer and pinch meter at twelfth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05178797

SponsorDow University of Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-17

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

35 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change form baseline in upper limb function on the upper limb functional index at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks

Change form baseline in upper limb function on the upper limb functional index at twelfth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from baseline in upper limb volume on tape measure at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 week

Change from baseline in upper limb volume on tape measure at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from baseline in upper limb strength on dynamometer and pinch meter at sixth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks

Change from baseline in upper limb strength on dynamometer and pinch meter at twelfth session

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks