Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Scapulathoracic Stabilization Exercises Plus Complex Decongestive Therapy in Women With Lymphedema
Lead Sponsor:
Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Lymphedema
Exercise
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of scapulathoracic stabilization exercises additionally applied to complex decongestive therapy after mastectomy on posture, balance and quality of l...
Detailed Description
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition that occurs with the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in interstitial tissue spaces as a result of abnormal development or damage to the lymphatic s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 to 65 years of age
- Agree to participate in the study,
- Undergoing unilateral mastectomy due to breast cancer treatment and additionally development of limb lymphedema,
- Lymphedema stage 2 and 3,
- Being a woman,
- Having spent at least 6 months after the operation
- With or without radiotherapy and / or chemotherapy.
Exclusion
- Irregular participation to the treatment program,
- Severe heart failure and / or rhythm disturbance,
- Uncontrolled hypertension,
- Presence of metastasis,
- Infection in the affected arm,
- Any problems that may affect balance (rheumatological, vestibular, visual, neurological),
- Muscular and skeletal system problems (limb shortness, ankle sprain ...), which may affect the balance and posture negatively.
- Presence of spinal deformity,
- Those who have had spinal surgery in the last 6 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 20 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04421807
Start Date
May 20 2020
End Date
June 1 2021
Last Update
June 9 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06760