1.Common early symptoms: Heaviness and swelling in the limbs: Usually begins in the ankles or calves. Pressing the swollen area may cause temporary indentation, which may be slightly relieved by elevating the lower limb. Skin changes: The skin may appear tight and shiny, and later may thicken and harden (fibrosis). 2. Characteristics of the advanced stage: Non-pitting edema: Fibrosis causes no obv
Conditions
Interventions
intervetion group:CDT + evidence-based functional exercise
control group:Complete Decongestive Therapy,CDT
Sponsors
The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age >= 18 years; 2.First diagnosis of lower limb lymphedema after treatment of gynecological malignancies (radiotherapy or surgery); 3.Lymphedema stage I-III; 4.Stable tumor condition without serious complications; 5.Possess basic communication skills and be able and willing to accept follow-up; 6.Willing to participate in this study;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contraindications to comprehensive decongestive therapy include confusion, inability to clearly express inner feelings, any type of acute infection, cardiac edema, malignant disease, renal failure, acute deep vein thrombosis, severe peripheral neuropathy, severe arterial insufficiency (ABI < 0.5), and insufficient blood flow (ABI < 0.5).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lower limb circumference; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety and depression;Quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhang Chaonan
The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Outcome results
None listed