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Diaphragmatic Exercises and Fascial Release Techniques on the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema

NCT05483569 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2022-08-03

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Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of multidimensional breathing exercises and fascial release techniques performed in addition to the conventional treatment program on the treatment of lymphatic fluid in women with lower extremity lymphedema due to gynecological cancer treatment, and the reflection of these practices on the functional level, sleep and quality of life.

Conditions

  • Lower Extremity Lymphedema

Interventions

OTHER

Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy

Complete or complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) is a treatment for lymphedema, a condition in which excess fluid (lymph) collects in a part of the body. Damage to the lymph nodes or vessels, or a blockage leading to chronic swelling, usually causes lymphedema.

OTHER

Multidimensional Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises

Diaphragmatic breathing is an exercising technique to help strengthen your diaphragm and fill your lungs with air more efficiently.

OTHER

Facial Release Technique

Fascial release is a manual therapy method that is applied holistically to the muscles and surrounding fascia through mechanical stimulation. It is a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and treatment of the muscular and fascia system in the body.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medeniyet University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nilüfer Kablan, Asst. Prof. · Istanbul Medeniyet University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-09-01
Primary Completion
2023-05-01
Completion
2023-09-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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