Cancer post-breast cancer related lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
Low-level laser therapy group (LLLT)
Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) Group
Control Group
Sponsors
School of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1- unilateral secondary upper limb post-cancer breast lymphedema 2- Age range from 40 to 60 years. 3- Had undergone radical or modified radical mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection with or without radiotherapy intervention.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with recurrent malignancy, active infection, or clinical evidence of obstructive venous diseases. 2. Patients with bilateral upper limb lymphedema. 3. Patients with Cardiopulmonary disease which decreases the patient activites. 4. Any skin conditions, infection or cuts
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Volumetric measurement: a container will be disinfected with boiling water and Dettol between every measurement by the assisting nurse. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Circumferential round measurements with tape measurement: From supine lying position with the upper limb relaxed and extended, round measurements using a tape will used to measure the upper limb edema at the following points: the wrist joint, elbow joint, at the end of the arm. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactMary Takla
Outcome results
None listed