Investigation of the Effectiveness of Progressive Resistance Exercise Training in the Management of Lymphedema.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-60
SponsorUskudar University

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the effect of progressive resistance exercise training on the clinical findings and functional outcomes of lymphedema in individuals who develop upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being between 18 and 60 years of age.

Being included in the study 3 months after undergoing surgery.

Being able to tolerate compression bandages or compression garments.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • control
  • exercise

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Re-Heal Physiotherapist Sude BOYVADAOĞLU Healthy Living Center Adana Turkey (Türkiye)

Sponsors and collaborators

Uskudar University

Lead sponsor