Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

The Effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Lower Extremity Lymphedema

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Collaborating Sponsors:

Bezmialem Vakif University

Conditions:

Lymphedema, Lower Limb

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

After lower extremity lymphedema, individuals physical activity levels and functionality remain very low. This decrease can cause balance problems over time. Surgical and medical treatments reduce the...

Detailed Description

The study will be carried out with 42 cases referred from Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic. It will be carried out at Istanbul Univers...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Being 18 years or older
  • Being diagnosed with lymphedema due to primary or secondary causes in the lower extremity
  • Having progressed to Complex Decongestive Treatment Phase 2
  • Volunteering to participate in research

Exclusion

  • No mental or cognitive problems
  • Not receiving any other concurrent conservative or surgical treatment during the study.
  • Presence of metastatic cancer
  • Having a neurological disorder that may affect balance or an orthopedic disorder that may prevent walking
  • Presence of active infection in the affected limb
  • Uncontrolled hypertension, presence of serious cardiovascular system disease
  • There is a risk of deep vein thrombosis
  • Presence of open skin wound
  • Having a history of falling in the last 3 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06545383

Start Date

August 1 2024

End Date

February 1 2025

Last Update

August 9 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)