CompletedNot Applicable

Underwater Galvanic Stimulation by 4-Cell Bath on Lymphedema.

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-01-15

Plain-language summary

Sixty female patients with lymphedema post mastectomy, aged 30-55 years, will be selected from Minia Oncology Institute. The participants will be randomly distributed into two equal groups: 1. Group A (CDT + Underwater Galvanic Stimulation group): This group includes 30 patients who will receive underwater galvanic stimulation by 4-cell bath with CDT for 2 months (3times/week) in addition to their medical treatment. 2. Group B (CDT group): This group includes 30 patients who will receive only CDT for 2 months (3times/week) in addition to their medical treatment.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 55 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * ▪ Female patients with lymphedema post mastectomy * Aged 30-55 years * No history of cardiac or renal disease * No contraindications to electrotherapy * All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * ▪ Cardiac diseases. * Patients with active cancer * Patients with pacemakers or other implantable devices * Patients with a history of seizures or epilepsy

What they're measuring

Measuring pain intensity:

Timeframe: 2 months

Measuring the volume of a patient's upper limb:

Timeframe: 2 months

Improvement in quality of life:

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06753175

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-15

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