Health Condition 1: null- Post mastectomy upper limb lymphedema in patients with Breast cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Compression garment plus exercises: 1.compression garment that delivers 40 mm Hg pressure.
2.progressive resistance exercise programme for upper limb.
Control Intervention1: not applica
Sponsors
Dr ARUPRATAN GHOSH
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Unilateral breast cancer with ipsilateral lumpectomy or mastectomy and lymph node dissection(sentinel biopsy or axillary dissection). 2,Stage II or III unilateral secondary upper extremity lymphedema. 3.increase in mid arm Girth more than or equal to 2 cm circumferential difference and/or volume more than or equal to 200ml,compared to the uninvolved upper extremity.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Active Cancer/Metastatic Cancer. 2.Currently receiving or have plans for adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy. 3.pregnancy 4.Presence of other extremity lymphedema. 5.Permanent Pacemaker implanted. 6.Artificial joints in the upper extremities. 7.Renal failure. 8.Arterial insufficiency. 9.Congestive Heart failure. 10.Chronic inflammatory conditions. 11.History of deep vein thrombosis(DVT). 12.Previous treatment with low level Laser. 13.Medication(s) known to affect body fluid balance. 14.Body Mass Index(BMI)greater than 40(morbid obesity)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Volumetric change in affected upper limb. 2.improvement in Hand and arm function. improvement in quality of life.Timepoint: 1.Volumetric change in affected upper limb. 2.improvement in Hand and arm function. improvement in quality of life. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nilTimepoint: nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrARUPRATAN GHSH
Nilratan Sircar Medical College
Outcome results
None listed