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Respiratory and Relaxation Training in Lower Extremity Lymphedema

NCT07697482 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-07-13

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of respiratory and relaxation training added to standard complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on muscle oxygenation, functional capacity, and limb volume in patients with lower extremity lymphedema. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard CDT alone or CDT combined with respiratory and relaxation exercises. Outcomes will be assessed before treatment, immediately after treatment, and two months after completion.

Conditions

  • Lower Extremity Lymphedema

Interventions

OTHER

Complex Decongestive Therapy

Standard Complex Decongestive Therapy consisting of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy (bandaging and/or compression garments), skin care education, and therapeutic exercises. Treatment will be provided in 15 sessions according to the standard clinical protocol.

OTHER

Respiratory and Relaxation Training

A structured respiratory and relaxation program performed after each Complex Decongestive Therapy session. The intervention includes diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion exercises, prolonged expiration breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation or breathing awareness exercises for approximately 10-20 minutes per session. Participants will also be instructed to perform the exercises at home once or twice daily.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Toros University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-01
Primary Completion
2027-03-31
Completion
2027-03-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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