I89.0
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Unilateral or bilateral lymphedema of the extremities - Stage II or III - Currently undergoing compression therapy - Trained in the use of adjustable compression wraps - Sufficient manual and sensory function to use adjustable compression wraps - Sufficient verbal comprehension and cognitive ability to participate in the study - Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Significant changes in circumference or anatomical deviations from the approximate physiological circumference at measurement point B1 at the junction of the Achilles tendon and the gastrocnemius muscle due to lymphedema - Contraindications or intolerance to compression therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of compression pressure readings (resting pressure in mmHg) between the Juzo Pressure Monitor (JPM) and PicoPress system, | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of pressure readings: - maximum working pressure (mmHg) - venous filling pressure while standing (mmHg) - Static Stiffnes Index (SSI) - measurement deviation different standardized pressure applications | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Arbeitsbereich Physikalische Medizin