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Effect of self care practices in helping to lead a normal life among lymphatic filariasis patients.

Effectiveness of improved self - care practices on Quality of Life of Lymphatic Filariasis patients: A Quasi experimental Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/070285
Enrollment
56
Registered
2024-07-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L99- Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Health education and Demonstration of self- care practices and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.: Among patients with lymphatic filariasis, quality of life will be assessed using LFSQQ. Self -

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants are 18 years and above, with filarial lymphedema. 2. Patient should be a permanent resident of the area.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Persons with any other form of edema (swelling other than filariasis). 2. Bed ridden patients

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in Quality of Life of Lymphatic filariasis patients by practicing self care activities.Timepoint: 3 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Devi Unnikrishnan

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

teenamj@aims.amrita.edu9387529238

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026