Lymphoedema
Conditions
Keywords
Lymphology, Chronic disease, reduction bandages
Brief summary
The study is a cohort study of patients at the University Hospital during the first two days of intensive treatment. The patients are randomly divided into two groups (N=10). Throughout the study, group A is treated with the multilayer elastic bandage while group B is bandaged with contention only. The bandages were applied on the first and second day and were maintained in place. The bandages were applied on the first and second day and were maintained for 24 hours. All patients performed 30 minutes of physical activity in the bandage on both days. The evaluation is based on the volumetric difference, skin quality and quality of life of these patients
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University Hospital, Montpellier
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adult with unilateral lower limb lymphoedema * Stage 2 or 3 lymphoedema * 1st intensive decongestant treatment * Ability to sit on a cycloergometer
Exclusion criteria
* Severe cardiac disease * Infectious dermoepidermitis * Bandage unbearable for the patient
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perimetry of the affected limb | day 1 | The physiotherapist measures the perimeter of the limb with a tape measure |
| Volumetry of the affected limb | day 1 | the volume is calculated using computer software. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life questionnaire | day 1 | The patient completes the Lymphoedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LYMQUOL leg) on admission to the ward and by email one month later |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed