Status:
SUSPENDED
Using an Adjustable Compression Garment for Secondary Upper Limb Lymphoedema
Lead Sponsor:
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Collaborating Sponsors:
Sligo General Hospital
Conditions:
Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the use of an adjustable compression garment in the treatment of patients with Breast Cancer related upper limb Lymphoedema. This study will b...
Detailed Description
The experimental group will receive 5 treatments followed by a final assessment on the 6th visit over a 3 week period: participants will receive manual lymphatic drainage for 40 minutes. They will the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Upper limb lymphoedema (secondary to breast cancer) diagnosed by a consultant
- Aged \> 18 years.
- Males and females.
- Stage 2 Lymphoedema.
- \>10% volume difference between upper limbs.
- Cognitive ability to understand the programme.
Exclusion
- Involvement in other studies or rehabilitation programmes.
- Active infection disease progression.
- Congestive Cardiac Failure.
- Non-English speakers.
- Under 18's.
- Poor cognition for treatment compliance or consent.
- Pregnant, or currently breast feeding.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 30 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04435639
Start Date
October 30 2025
End Date
January 31 2027
Last Update
October 26 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Atlantic Technological University
Sligo, Ireland