Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized clinical study, with parallel, prospective and monocentric treatments. Carried out with 28 women who survived breast cancer and had lymphedema after unilateral mastectomy. Partici
E02.190
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Sponsors
Faculdade de Enfermagem Nossa Senhora das Graças da Universidade de Pernambuco
Sociedade Pernambucana de Combate ao Câncer
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
30 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 30 years or older, diagnosed with breast cancer and who underwent unilateral mastectomy at least six months ago, allowing comparison between the two limbs; Undergoing neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which may increase the risk of developing lymphedema; Proof of lymphedema through perimetry of the affected arm =3 cm than that of the contralateral arm.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diseases related to the vascular system, coagulopathies, skin infections or any condition that contraindicates moxibustion; Limb skin trauma, ulceration or skin disease, as such conditions can hinder venous and lymphatic return; Patients who have breathing problems (allergy to subtle smells), since they can be aggravated by the technique; Women who are receiving other treatments for lymphedema other than those established by the service, in order to guarantee homogeneity in the therapeutic protocol and allow comparisons; Previous contact with any modality of moxibustion, as it will make it impossible for the participant to be blinded; Pregnancy, as there is controversy regarding the safety of moxa in early pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1: An Effective Index for Upper-Limb Lymphedema value equal to or greater than 20% is expected.;Outcome found 1: An Effective Index for Upper-Limb Lymphedema of 23.0% was observed in the intervention group, and only 5.3% in the control group, with a value of p=0.016 (derived from the Man Whitney U test). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes were not expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLaura Moraes
Universidade de Pernambuco
Outcome results
None listed