Low-Level Laser in Head and Neck Chronic Lymphedema
Head and Neck CancerLymphedema1 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-level laser treatment (LLLT) on the severity of lymphedema, symptom burden, functional status, and quality of life in HNC survivors.
Pilot Usability and Feasibility Testing on Kinect-Enhanced Training System for Lymphatic Exercises...
Breast CancerLymphedemaCorrect performance of therapeutic lymphatic exercises has the potential to relieve lymphedema symptoms and optimize limb volume and lymph fluid level, in turn to improve breast cancer survivors' quality of life and reduce the risk of lymphedema. Kinect-TOLF (Kinect-Enhanced The-Optimal-Lymph-Flow Training System) is an innovative intelligent Kinect-enhanced training system to teach patients to perform the lymphatic exercises correctly. The Kinect-TOLF training system is not a medical device but a computer/mobile and motion-sensor program that helps patients to perform the lymphatic exercises correctly. The Kinect system can automatically detect whether a user is performing the set of lymphatic exercises correctly in real time and provide instantaneous feedback to the user, thus enhancing patients' self-efficacy to perform the lymphatic exercises correctly. The goal of the proposed project is to evaluate the usability and feasibility of Kinect-TOLF.
The Effect of Mobile Lymphedema Self-Care Support Program on Self-Care in Women With Breast Cancer-related...
Breast Cancer Related LymphedemaThe aim of this randomized controlled study is to evaluate the effect of the mobile lymphedema self-care support program on self-care, quality of life and symptoms related to lymphedema in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. H1: There is a difference between the Lymphedema Self-Care Scale mean score in women who develop lymphedema due to breast cancer, according to the use of the mobile lymphedema self-care support program. H2: There is a difference between the Lymphedema Quality of Life Scale average score in women who develop lymphedema due to breast cancer according to the status of using the mobile lymphedema self-care support program. H4: There is a difference between lymphedema arm circumference measurements according to the use of the mobile lymphedema self-care support program in women who develop lymphedema due to breast cancer. H5: In women who develop lymphedema due to breast cancer, there is a difference in the situation of experiencing symptoms related to lymphedema according to the use of the mobile lymphedema self-care support program.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Patients With Cancer-related Lymphedema in the Lower...
Lymphedema of LegCancer of Cervix6 moreThe aim of the study is to explore the feasibility and safety of High Intensity Interval Training on a stationary bike for patients with lymphedema in the lower limbs and the role of compression garments during exercise. The design of the study is a cross-over randomized clinical trial. Participants will be randomized into two groups. Both will perform two separate exercise sessions.Group A will perform the first exercise with compression garment and the second session without compression garment, with wash-out period of 1 week between sessions. Group B will perform the exercise sessions in the opposite order.
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy in Detecting Lower-Extremity Lymphedema in Patients With Stage I, Stage...
LymphedemaPerioperative/Postoperative Complications8 moreThis phase II trial studies bioimpedance spectroscopy in detecting lower-extremity lymphedema in patients with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV vulvar cancer undergoing surgery and lymphadenectomy. Diagnostic procedures, such as bioimpedance spectroscopy, may help doctors to predict the onset of lower-extremity lymphedema in patients with vulvar cancer undergoing surgery.
Development of Personalized Health Care Service in Patients With Breast Cancer
Breast CancerLymphedema1 moreIn order to develop effective personalized healthcare service program for breast cancer rehabilitation, we designed this study using mobile phone and clinical intervention(feedback coaching).
Liposuction for Arm Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast CancerThe purpose of this study is to determine if a less invasive procedure such as liposuction can be used to effectively reduce arm lymphedema (swelling of the arm) resulting from breast cancer treatment. The standard surgery involves the removal of large portions of skin and tissue leaving a large scar. This less invasive procedure (liposuction) uses 3 to 4 tiny puncture sites and a vacuum tube leaving minimal scars.
Compact Pneumatic Compression Device for Patients With Lymphedema
Lymphedema of LimbThis is a pilot study for usability and efficacy, and as such it is designed for 15 participants. The primary objective of this study is to assess the usability of the Monterey Investigational System in the home setting. The primary objective of this study is to assess the usability of the Monterey Investigational System in the home setting over one week of daily use. Usability will be determined using a 11 point Likert Scale where a score of 10 is considered very favorable and a score of 0 is very unfavorable.
Physiological Study to Assess Mechanism of Action of MOBIDERM® in Lower-limb Lymphedema Patients...
Lymphedema of LegLymphedema Congenital3 moreMOBIDERM® demonstrated his interest through clinical studies on the treatment of lower or upper limb lymphedema (Mestre et al 2017; Quéré et al. 2014). This CE (Conformity European)-marking device is well established both in ambulatory and hospitalisation. Nevertheless, the mechanism of action of this device had never been confirmed and no experimental clinical studies had been performed. The hypothesis is that the MOBIDERM system creates a pressure differential between the contact zone underneath the foam cubes composing the system and their surrounding area, leading to a shear effect on the subcutaneous tissues treated. The aim of this study is thus to assess the mechanism of action of MOBIDERM on the lymphatic system by evaluating quantitative and qualitative effects of this medical device on lymphatic system, oedema volume and cutaneous parameters in 10 lymphoedema patients during their hospitalisation for reduction phase.
Self-Care for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema and Fibrosis
Head and Neck CancerLymphedema1 moreThis randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well the self-care program works in head and neck cancer survivors with lymphedema and fibrosis. A self-care program may promote self-care activities for managing chronic swelling and tough/tight tissues in the head and neck region.