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Clinical observation of acupuncture point electric stimulation combined with complex decongestion therapy in the treatment of upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer

Clinical observation of acupuncture point electric stimulation combined with Complex Decongestion Therapy in the treatment of upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1900023819
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2019-06-13
Start date
2019-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-06-17

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

Conditions

Lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

Interventions

A: Complex Decongestion Therapy
B: Complex Decongestion Therapy+Acupoint electrical stimulation therapy

Sponsors

Shanghai Changhai Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) women aged 18-75 years; (2) unilateral, single lesion, primary breast cancer; (3) no previous history of axillary surgery, and no deep vein thrombosis was confirmed by color ultrasound; (4) postoperative lymphedema stage I~II; (5) sign the informed consent for treatment and have the intention of rehabilitation; (6) clear awareness, normal speech expression, reading ability, and communication with investigators without any obstacles.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) complicated with acute inflammatory skin disease, cardiac dysfunction, deep thrombophlebitis, pulmonary edema, acute venous thrombosis, unstable hypertension, etc.; (2) other serious heart, lung, liver, kidney and other important organs with serious function decline or failure; (3) mental disorders, senile dementia, cognitive disorders; (4) accompanied by recurrence or other viscera metastasis; (5) the study period can not complete the treatment, follow-up as required.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Upper limb circumference;electrical bioimpedance;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
the power of gripping;range of motion;Breast cancer quality of life inventory;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHuang Jinghui

Shanghai Changhai Hospital

huangran_1234@163.com+86 17621266658

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026