Kinesiology Taping Technique in Post-mastectomy Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Dow University of Health Sciences

Status: Completed

Conditions: Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Treatments: Other: Compression decongestive therapy; Other: Kinesiology taping technique with exercise therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05178797

HSaleem

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 50 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 35 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age 30 to 65
• Patient undergoing Unilateral Modified Radical Mastectomy
• Within 1 week post Mastectomy
• Subjects without swelling or with mild swelling

Exclusion criteria

• active cancer or disease that might lead to swelling
• subjects taking anticoagulant therapy
• diagnose skin disease and skin allergies
• vascular insufficiency
• sensory impairments
• open wound and scars which have not healed
• Functional limitations of upper limb before mastectomy e.g. adhesive capsulitis.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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50 participants in 2 patient groups

K-tapping and exercise (Group A)

Experimental group

Description:

Group A will be given kinesiology taping technique and exercise therapy

Treatment:

Other: Kinesiology taping technique with exercise therapy

Compression decongestive therapy (Group B )

Active Comparator group

Description:

Group B will be given compression decongestive therapy (manual lymphatic drainage, short stretch bandage and exercise therapy)

Treatment:

Other: Compression decongestive therapy