I89.01 - Lymphedema of the upper and lower extremities, stage II I89.02 - Lymphedema of the upper and lower extremities, stage III I89 I89
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: CDT Phase II using adjustable compression bandages (unilateral)
Group 2: CDT Phase II using flat knit compression stockings (contralateral, usual care)
Sponsors
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Bilateral and symmetrical lymphostatic edema of the leg, stage II and II, maintenance phase of the CDT, therapy adherence, suitable flat knit compression stockings, basic physical ability to self-manage compression therapy, sufficient language comprehension, and mental health, as well as willingness to participate to participate in the study and informed consent. Age: min. 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Skin folds which require additional pressure pads, unclear emergence of edema, exceeding the measurements required for the application of unmodified compression devices, non-Adherence (assessment of study physician), absolute or relative contraindications for CDT, contraindications for parts of CDT, patients who regularly apply bandages themselves, expected study drop-out
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Volume, measured before and after treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compression pressure (resting pressure, working pressure) after application (mmHg), compression pressure after a defined wear time (mmHg), pressure distribution from distal to proximal (mmHg), manageability of the application (VAS), time required for application (min., sec.), wearing comfort (VAS), therapeutic safety (clinical findings) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMax Emanuel Liebl
Arbeitsbereich Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Outcome results
None listed