NCT05178797

Kinesiology Taping Technique in Post-mastectomy Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Effects of Kinesiology Taping Technique in Post-mastectomy Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema on Swelling, Upper Limb Function, and Strength

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (actual)
• Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 35 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Generally, Breast cancer related to lymphedema is commonly found in the female population after mastectomy. It has many complications which affects the normal functions of an individual and quality of life. This randomized control trial will be conducted on patients who are admitted as patients after mastectomy to determine the effects of kinesiology taping technique in post mastectomy breast cancer related lymphedema on swelling, upper limb function and strength.

Detailed description

Generally, Breast cancer related to lymphedema is commonly found in the female population after mastectomy. It has many complications which affects the normal functions of an individual and quality of life. Traditional therapies like compression decongestive therapies and kinesiology taping techniques are used for the management of post mastectomy breast cancer related lymphedema.This randomized control trial will be conducted on patients who are admitted as patients after mastectomy to determine the effects of kinesiology taping technique in post mastectomy breast cancer related lymphedema on swelling, upper limb function and strength. Total 50 patients with post mastectomy who fulfill the inclusion criteria will be selected after taking consent. The subjects will be allocated into two groups through simple random sampling. Subjects ingroup A will be given kinesiology taping technique and exercise therapy whereas; patients in group B will be given compression decongestive therapy (manual lymphatic drainage, short stretch bandage and exercise therapy). All subjects will be assessed using assessment form, upper limb functional index, dynamometer, pinch meter and tape measure. Assessment will be conducted at base line, after 2 \& 4 weeks.

Conditions

• Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Kinesiology taping technique with exercise therapy	Kinesiology tape is a latex-free fiber that stretches longitudinally \& elastic with an acrylic adhesive. It is used to stimulate dermal mechanoreceptors, encourages sensory and mechanical stimuli resulting in reduction of clogging lymphatic flow which limits the circumference of the affected limb in the region where it is applied due to its flexibility and acts over the lymphatic system. However, exercise therapy is systematic movement program to strengthen muscles.
OTHER	Compression decongestive therapy	It consists of two phases: First is the intensive phase (volume reduction phase), in this phase short stretch bandage, manual lymphatic drainage, skincare and exercises will be given for a period of 4 weeks. In the second phase (maintenance phase), compression garments and exercises will be given to the patient for maintaining the limb volume or to reduce the risk of lymphedma.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-04-04
• Primary completion: 2022-12-17
• Completion: 2023-01-17
• First posted: 2022-01-05
• Last updated: 2023-05-23

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Pakistan