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Effects of Complex Decongestive Therapy on Proprioception, Balance and Tactile Sense

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2024-03-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) on propriseception, balance and sensation in patients with secondary lymphedema that develops in the lower extremities after cancer surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Having unilateral lymphedema in the lower extremity secondary to cancer surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Having bilateral lower extremity lymphedema * Having an active infection * Having a mental cognitive disorder * Being at a level where communication and cooperation cannot be established * Situations where manual lymphatic drainage is contraindicated (such as severe heart failure and/or uncontrolled rhythm disorder, uncontrolled hypertension, pregnancy, presence of thrombus, active infection) * Presence of metastasis

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

Evaluation of Proprioception

Timeframe: 10 minutes

One-leg Standing Test

Timeframe: 5 minutes

30 Seconds Sit-Stand-on-Chair Test:

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Softt Touch Sense

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Two Point Discrimination

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06204510

SponsorSelcuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-15

Contact for this trial

Emine Cihan, PhD

5548928407 pteminecihan@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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