CompletedNot Applicable

EFFECT OF KINESIO TAPING AND LASER THERAPY IN PATIENT WITH LYMPHEDEMA ON GIRTH MEASUREMENT

Egypt90 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

find out the difference in the effect of kinesio taping and low level laser therapy on 66 patients with post mastectomy lymphedema as regards the following outcomes: 1.girth measurement between the upper limbs 2.) SPADI 3) hand grip strength 4)the quality of life by cancer specific questionnaire.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 55 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * persistence of lymphedema following mastectomy or breast conservative surgery for at least 3 months * minimum volume difference of 200 mL or an average difference in arm circumference of 2 cm or 10% between healthy and affected limbs. * Femal with unilateral lymphedema from 40 to 55 years old Exclusion Criteria: * • Any disease lead to swelling * Medication especially diuretics * allergy * infection * pregnancy * heart band kidney disease * bilateral lymphedema * skin disease * chronic inflammatory disease

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

girth measurment

Timeframe: 4 weeks

handgrip strength

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06808178

SponsorBeni-Suef University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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