Secondary lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)unilateral secondary lymphedema 2)>=6 month from radiation treatment and/or chemotherapy 3)got the medical doctor's approval to take CDT and some medical devices in this study (e.g. MRI) 5)already applied with compression garment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)taking a diuretic 2)Cancer recurrence 3)< 6 month from hospital CDT
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A value of segmental body composition measurement after intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Limb circumference length Limb volume Edema volume Viscoelasticity on skin surface Lymphedema related symptoms Lymphedema self-care Physical activity | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Graduate school of medicine, Nagoya university Doctoral course