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Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy, Cryotherapy and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Post-mastectomy Lymphedema: A Randomized Control Trial

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2024-03-16

Plain-language summary

To examine the efficacy of complex decongestive therapy (CDT), cryotherapy and kinesio taping (KT) in patients with post-mastectomy lymphedema

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged between 40 to 60 years. They were grade 2 and 3 lymphedema. They had more than 2 cm difference at circumference measurement. They had unilateral arm lymphedema post-mastectomy. They had completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Exclusion Criteria: Skin infection. Current ischemia. Systemic edema due to impaired heart, kidney and liver function. Current metastases. Venous thrombosis.

What they're measuring

Arm girth measurement is measured by Circumferential measurements

Timeframe: 12 consecutive weeks

Pain severity is measured by VAS

Timeframe: 12 consecutive weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06327438

SponsorSouth Valley University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-16

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