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Kinesiology Taping Technique in Post-mastectomy Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

NCT05178797 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2023-05-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Generally, Breast cancer related to lymphedema is commonly found in the female population after mastectomy. It has many complications which affects the normal functions of an individual and quality of life. This randomized control trial will be conducted on patients who are admitted as patients after mastectomy to determine the effects of kinesiology taping technique in post mastectomy breast cancer related lymphedema on swelling, upper limb function and strength.

Conditions

  • Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Interventions

OTHER

Kinesiology taping technique with exercise therapy

Kinesiology tape is a latex-free fiber that stretches longitudinally \& elastic with an acrylic adhesive. It is used to stimulate dermal mechanoreceptors, encourages sensory and mechanical stimuli resulting in reduction of clogging lymphatic flow which limits the circumference of the affected limb in the region where it is applied due to its flexibility and acts over the lymphatic system. However, exercise therapy is systematic movement program to strengthen muscles.

OTHER

Compression decongestive therapy

It consists of two phases: First is the intensive phase (volume reduction phase), in this phase short stretch bandage, manual lymphatic drainage, skincare and exercises will be given for a period of 4 weeks. In the second phase (maintenance phase), compression garments and exercises will be given to the patient for maintaining the limb volume or to reduce the risk of lymphedma.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dow University of Health Sciences

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hira Saleem Agwan, MSAPT · Dow University of Health Sciences

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-04-04
Primary Completion
2022-12-17
Completion
2023-01-17

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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