Can an Adjustable Compression Garment Replace Compression Bandaging in the Treatment of Patients With Breast Cancer Related Upper Limb Lymphoedema? A Pilot RCT Study
Phase: NA
Conditions: Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Sponsor: Institute of Technology, Sligo

 
 
Study Protocol 
 
Title of Study:  Can an adjustable compression garment replace compression 
bandaging in the treatment of patients with Breast Cancer related upper limb 
Lymphoedema? A pilot study 
 
Document creation date: March 26th 2020 
 
NCT number [not yet assigned] 
 
Identifiers: [NCT ID not yet assigned] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Study Protocol 
 
Intervention: Participants will attend the Physiotherapy Department in Sligo 
University Hospital for treatment. The will receive Complex decongestive 
Therapy consisting of 5 Manual Lymphatic drainage treatments, each followed 
by wrapping with coban compression wrapping (Control Group- standard 
treatment) or an adjustable compression garment (Experimental Group).  
 
Limb Volume will be measured pre –treatment, after 3 treatments and on the 
last appointment by a blinded assessor.  
 
All participants will be given advice on exercises, skin care, and weight 
management.  
 
Main outcome measure:   
Limb Volume measured using the truncated cone formula  
 
Secondary Outcomes:  Quality of life using Short Form 36 Questionnaire 
 
Objectives of Study:  
1. Evaluate the effect that an adjustable compression garment has on 
Lymphoedema volume.  
2. Explore how this new therapy compares to the current standard treatment 
3. Identify any adverse effects.