Breast cancer-related arm lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
Prophylactic compression sleeves group:The intervention group will wear medical compression sleeves for upper limbs with a pressure level of 2 (23-32mmHg) during the day for 12 months. The group will
Control group:The control group will proceed as an observation and receive standard lymphedema education during the clinical trial.
Sponsors
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Female patients aged 18-70 years; 2. Clear consciousness, normal language expression, reading ability, and barrier-free communication with investigators; 3. Patients who can understand the contents of this study and obtain consent; 4. Patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection; 5. Able to visit regularly for measurement.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Persons with mental disorders, senile dementia, and cognitive impairments; 2. Severe heart failure, renal failure, liver disease, etc.; 3. Upper limb disability; edema symptoms such as cardiogenic, nephrogenic, and malnutrition; 4. Patients with bilateral breast cancer, recurrence, or metastasis to other organs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the incidence of breast cancer-related lymphedema (relative volume change >= 10%) [ Time Frame: Up to 12 months ]; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the incidence of breast cancer-related lymphedema (relative volume change >= 10%) [ Time Frame: Up to 24 months ];To Evaluate quality of life using Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Symptom Experience Index questionnaire [ Time Frame: Up to 24 months ];To evaluate the incidence of breast cancer-related lymphedema using tape measurement(The difference of 2 cm or more at any level compared with the opposite upper extremity) [ Time Frame: Up to 12 months ];Stage of the lymphedema [ Time Frame: Up to 24 months ]; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhiming Shao
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Outcome results
None listed