Complex physical therapy employing self-adjusting garment (ReadyWrap®) in breast cancer-related lymphedema cases in Brazilian women: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Autor: Jéssica Malena Pedro da Silva, Raul Denner Duarte Araújo, Francisca Cristina da Silva Santos, Erica Alves Nogueira Fabro, Marcus Vinicius de Mello Pinto, Suzana Sales de Aguiar, Luiz Claudio Santos Thuler, Anke Bergmann
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Trials, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1745-6215
DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07460-4
Popis: Abstract Background Lymphedema is a common complication following breast cancer treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-adjusting compression garment (ReadyWrap®) in reducing (phase 1) and maintaining (phase 2) upper limb volume in women presenting breast cancer-related lymphedema. Methods This study will comprise a randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial concerning women with breast cancer-related lymphedema undergoing treatment at a public cancer treatment reference hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The intervention will be carried out by adapting self-dressing versus the standard treatment of compressive bandaging (phase 1) and compressive mesh (phase 2). Both groups will be assessed at the beginning and end of intensive treatment and followed up for up to 12 months to evaluate immediate and late outcomes. Assessments will be carried out by physical upper limb examination (inspection, palpation, volume, dynamometry, and thermography) and questionnaires application to assess patient’s quality of life pertaining to the health, functionality, and symptoms of the affected upper limb, as well adverse effects and adherence to treatment. Data will be analyzed descriptively and analytically through univariate and multiple linear regressions. P values
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