Breast cancer-related Lymphedema Lymphedema Breast cancer Breast cancer-related Lymphedema Lymphedema Breast cancer Simplified multi-layer bandaging Compression bandage Compression garment Volume reduction Quality of life
Conditions
Interventions
The simplified multi-layer bandaging consisted of two layers. The first layer comprised inelastic bandages applied directly to the limb, followed by a second layer of elastic bandages applied with app
Active Comparator Device,Active Comparator Device
Simplified multi-layer bandaging(SM),Pressure garment(PG)
Sponsors
Chulabhorn Royal Academy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Female patients diagnosed with Breast cancer stage IB-IIIC who have completed primary cancer treatment 2.Presence of bilateral upper limb Lymphedema classified as stage I-II according to the International Society of Lymphology criteria 3.Aged >= 20 years 4.Circumference of the affected upper limb >= 2 cm greater than the contralateral limb at any measures level 5.Onset of Lymphedema occurring >= 6 months following Breast cancer surgery or radiation 6.No history of previous Lymphedema treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients who have undergone bilateral axillary lymph node dissection 2.Patients who present with active skin inflammation of the affected upper limb(i.e. Cellulitis or Erysipelas) 3.Patients with metastatic Breast cancer or recurrent disease 4.Patients who are unable to read or comprehend the Thai language 5.Patients receiving medications known to cause or exacerbate edema 6.Patients who attend less than 75% of the prescribed treatment sessions(I.e./ fewer than 10 sessions)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of excessive volume(PEV) baseline, end of 1 week, end of 2 week, end of 3 week tape measurement | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heaviness score, tension score, and pain score baseline, end of 1 week, end of 2 week, end of 3 week 10-cm Visual Analog Scale(VAS),Disabilities of the ARM, Shoulder and Hand baseline, end of 1 week, end of 2 week, end of 3 week Disabilities of the ARM, Shoulder and Hand(DASH) Questionnaire,Quality of life baseline, end of 1 week, end of 2 week, end of 3 week FACT-B+4,Patient satisfaction with the treatment End of 3 week Global rating of Experience score(GRE) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactKittaphon Sawatthuk
Chulabbhorn Hospital
Outcome results
None listed