Bilateral lymphoedema of the lower limb, stage 2 to 3
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: CDT phase 1 using medical adaptive compression system (ACW, unilateral)
Group 2: CDT phase I using short-stretch bandages (contralateral, usual care)
Sponsors
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Arbeitsbereich Physikalische Medizin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent, indication for CPD phase I, bilateral symmetrical lymphoedema (+/- 170 ml side difference), oedema stage II-III, fundamental physical ability for self-management of compression therapy, sufficient language comprehension and mental health for study participation, willingness to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Skin folds indicating additional padding, exceeding the maximum measurements for the application of ACW systems, expected incompliance (assessment), existing absolute or relative contraindications to CDT, contraindications to parts of the CDT, expected study drop-out, unclear aetiology of the oedema
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| volume (optoelectronic measurement) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compression pressure, pressure distribution (via PicoPress®), manageability (VAS) Required time (min., sec.), wearing comfort (VAS) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMax Liebl
Charité – Universitätsmedizin BerlinArbeitsbereich Physikalische MedizinFachübergreifende FrührehabilitationCampus Benjamin Franklin
Outcome results
None listed