Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Complex Decongestive Therapy Applied on Patients With Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Lead Sponsor:
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Conditions:
Lymphedema
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of complex decongestive therapy applied to patients with lymphedema in the lower extremities on body awareness, functionality and quality of life.
Detailed Description
Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the permanent accumulation of protein-rich fluid in certain body regions as a result of the dysfunction of the lymphatic system, in which skin and su...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be between the ages of 18-65
- Having unilateral lymphedema in the lower extremity
- Volunteer to participate in the study
Exclusion
- Having bilateral lower extremity lymphedema
- Having an active infection
- Having a mental cognitive disorder
- Being unable to communicate and cooperate
- Conditions where manual lymphatic drainage is contraindicated (such as severe heart failure and/or uncontrolled rhythm disturbance, uncontrollable hypertension, being pregnant, presence of thrombus, active infection ect.)
- Presence of metastases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05239273
Start Date
March 1 2022
End Date
March 1 2023
Last Update
February 14 2022
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