Comparative Effects of KT and PG on UE Lymphedema and Functional Disability After Mastectomy

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garmets on the upper extremity lymphedema,functional disability and quality of life after mastectomy.

Detailed Description
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The study's primary goal was to find the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garments on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy. This aim was realized through the current study results, the findings of the current study showed that Kinesio taping and compression garments were equally effective on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy.

Official Title
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Comparative Effects of Kinesio Tapping and Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Lymphedema, Functional Disability and Quality of Life After Mastectomy

Conditions
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Lymphedema of Upper Limb

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: • Age (45 years-75 years) Patients with edema after 1-year mastectomy Unilateral lymphedema Arm circumference change (Arm circumference unilateral than 2 cm or less than 8 cm in comparison with the other side was included) Functional disability or limited movements (shoulder, arm, and hand) Exclusion Criteria: • Active disease leading to swelling Patients on medications, especially diuretics Allergy Infection Pregnancy Heart and kidney diseases Bilateral lymphedema Skin diseases Cellulitis.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 45 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema<br>Kinesio taping was applied 2 times a week for 3 weeks to the KT group. KT improves fluid movement by widening the distance between connective tissues like skin and fascia,fascia and muscles and skin and muscles. | Other: Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema<br>* Group A received Kinesio taping 2 times a week for 3 weeks to reduce lymphedema and Group B received pressure garments(20-60 mm Hg) for at least 15 to 18 hours per day for 3 weeks<br>* Other names: USE of Pressure Garments with coventional PT;|
| Active Comparator: Effect of pressure garments on upper limb lymphedema<br>PG group received pressure garments ( 20-60 mmHg)for at least 15 to 18 hours per day for 3 weeks. | Other: Effect of kinesio taping on upper limb lymphedema<br>* Group A received Kinesio taping 2 times a week for 3 weeks to reduce lymphedema and Group B received pressure garments(20-60 mm Hg) for at least 15 to 18 hours per day for 3 weeks<br>* Other names: USE of Pressure Garments with coventional PT;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Girth Measurement (with Tape) | The tape was used to assess the limb diameter. | 3 weeks | 
| Handgrip strength was evaluated using a dynamometer | A dynamometer was used to assess muscle strengthening and hand grip strengthening | 3 weeks | 
| The quality of life was assessed by a cancer-specific questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) | The EORTC Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) was used to assess the physical, psychological, and social well-being of cancer patients. The EORTC QLQ-C30 was proven to be useful and valid in measuring the quality of life in patients with advanced illness in this investigation | 3 weeks | 
| Disabilities of arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) | The function was assessed using the validated 30-item Quick-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) assessment. Respondents are asked to score their capacity to undertake specific activities (such as heavy housework or carrying a shopping bag); the degree of interference with regular social activities, work activities, sleep impairment, pain ratings, and altered sensations | 3 weeks |