Body Awareness and Functionality in Lymphedema

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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To determine whether body awareness and upper extremity functionality are affected in patients with or without lymphedema development after breast cancer surgery in comparison with individuals without a history of cancer.

Official Title
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Effects of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment on Body Awareness and Upper Extremity Functionality

Conditions
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Lymphedema of Upper Limb

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: diagnosis of lymphedema
* Other: breast cancer surgery


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: first group: being female, being aged 18-65 years, having undergone unilateral breast cancer surgery, being diagnosed with secondary lymphedema in the upper extremity according to the International Lymphedema Association not having any orthopedic disease that would prevent walking, and volunteering to participate in the study. second group:The inclusion criteria for the breast cancer surgery group without lymphedema were being female, being aged 18-65 years, having undergone unilateral breast cancer surgery, and volunteering to participate in the study. Lastly, the inclusion criteria for the control group were: being female, being aged 18-65 years, having no history of cancer surgery, and volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: for all groups not being willing to participate in the study; the presence of metastases, neurological, or orthopedic disorders; postural deformities, such as scoliosis and kyphosis; mental and cognitive disorders; or communication/cooperation problems

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| developed lymphedema after breast cancer surgery<br> | Other: diagnosis of lymphedema<br>* being diagnosed with secondary lymphedema in the upper extremity according to the International Lymphedema Association<br>Other: breast cancer surgery<br>* be diagnosed and undergo surgery<br>|
| did not develop lymphedema after breast cancer surgery<br> | Other: breast cancer surgery<br>* be diagnosed and undergo surgery<br>|
| without a history of any cancer surgery<br> | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Body Awareness Questionnaire | This instrument consists of a total of 18 items evaluated based on a scale of 1 (not at all true of me) to 7 (very true of me). The total score is obtained by adding the scores of each item. A higher total score indicates better body awareness. Max/ min score:126/18 | 17 minutes | 
| Quick-Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire | Each of the 11 items in this instrument is scored from 1 to 5. The responses given to all items are summed up, and the total score is obtained with a special formula. A high total score indicates a high level of functional limitation. Max/ min score: 100/0 | 11 minutes |