Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program Supported by Self-Management for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
Istanbul University
Age
20–65
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Female participants between 20 and 65 years of age
History of unilateral breast cancer surgery including axillary lymph node dissection
Completion of breast cancer treatments, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, with at least 3 months elapsed since treatment completion
Diagnosis of stage I or stage II upper extremity lymphedema according to the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) classification
Presence of at least 5% volume difference between the affected and unaffected upper extremities
No history of manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging treatment, or structured resistance exercise program within the previous 3 months
Ability to use a smartphone or tablet and sufficient cognitive and motor ability to participate in digital sessions
Prescription of an appropriate compression garment for the affected extremity and regular use of the garment as recommended
You may not be if
Presence of uncontrolled hypertension, pulmonary edema, or severe cardiovascular disease
Presence of psychiatric or cognitive impairment that may interfere with study participation or adherence
Presence of stage III lymphedema according to the ISL classification
Presence of skin lesions such as papilloma or hyperkeratosis in the lymphedematous area
History of bilateral breast cancer
Presence of active cancer or clinical/radiological evidence of metastasis
Presence of active infection in the affected extremity
Clareo Health | Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation-Based Exercise and Self-Lymphatic Drainage Program Supported by Self-Management for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
