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Conditions
Brief summary
This doctoral research project is conducted at the University of Physical Education in Kraków, Faculty of Rehabilitation. The study aims to evaluate the effects of a targeted physiotherapeutic intervention on functional and quality-of-life outcomes in adults after oncological treatment. Participants will undergo baseline and follow-up assessments over several months. All participants will provide written informed consent, and data will be stored securely and anonymously. Recruitment is planned to start in November 2025.
Interventions
Participants will be randomised into two parallel groups.
The experimental group will receive lower-limb pneumatic compression therapy (pressotherapy) using an 8-chamber CARE Pump device. The device will be applied to both lower limbs. Each session will last 30 minutes, once daily, Monday to Friday, for 3 consecutive weeks.
Pressure: 60–90 mmHg, applied in a sequential distal-to-proximal compression pattern.
Sequence: manufacturer’s standard recovery program (graduated, wave-type sequence).
Adm
Participants will be randomised into two parallel groups. The experimental group will receive lower-limb pneumatic compression therapy (pressotherapy) using an 8-chamber CARE Pump device. The device will be applied to both lower limbs. Each session will last 30 minutes, once daily, Monday to Friday, for 3 consecutive weeks. Pressure: 60–90 mmHg, applied in a sequential distal-to-proximal compression pattern. Sequence: manufacturer’s standard recovery program (graduated, wave-type sequence). Administration: The device will be applied and supervised on site by a trained study physiotherapist. Adherence monitoring: attendance logs and device session data (built-in usage counter). Participants will be asked to report any missed sessions or discomfort in a short diary.
Sponsors
University of Physical Education in Krakow, Bronislaw Czech Academy of Physical Education
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to 20 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Female participants aged 14–20 years; members of the Cheerleaders Unique sports club; physically active (regular training); good general health with no acute or chronic diseases reported; written informed consent from participants and, if under 18, from parents/guardians.
Exclusion criteria
Cardiovascular diseases (e.g., venous insufficiency, arterial disease, heart disease); diagnosed hematological or coagulation disorders; acute or chronic infections; neurological or musculoskeletal conditions preventing safe participation; skin diseases or open wounds on the lower limbs; use of medications influencing blood rheology or biochemical markers (e.g., anticoagulants, corticosteroids); previous or current use of pneumatic compression therapy; lack of informed consent.
Outcome results
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