Status:
UNKNOWN
Treatment of Lymphedema: Application of the Kinesio Taping
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Lymphedema
Eligibility:
FEMALE
30-90 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
There are 2 parts to this study. First part: * Reliability of water displacement, circumference, tonometer. * Effect of taping: lifting effect measured with sonography * Effect of taping: peripheral...
Detailed Description
First part: To investigate the reliability study of water displacement and circumference measurement and the change in thickness of subcutaneous space measured by sonography and blood flow measured b...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female breast cancer lymphedema
- Unilateral lymphedema
- Lymphedema onset 3 months ago
- Moderate to severe lymphedema
- At least one measurement point greater than 2 cm
- Good compliance
Exclusion
- Port-a-cath on affected side of chest with adhesion
- Skin disease
- Restriction of active range of motion
- Affected upper extremity (UE)
- Other diseases or medication might lead to swelling
- Irremovable bracelet or ring
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00155220
Start Date
August 1 2004
End Date
March 1 2006
Last Update
January 27 2006
Active Locations (1)
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School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy College of Medicine, National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan