Investigating the Effectiveness of Progressive Resistance Exercise Training in the Management of Lymphedema Developing After Breast Cancer Treatment: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims to investigate the effect of progressive resistance exercise training on the clinical findings and functional outcomes of lymphedema in individuals who develop upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy).
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 60
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• Being between 18 and 60 years of age.
• Being included in the study 3 months after undergoing surgery.
• Being able to tolerate compression bandages or compression garments.
Locations
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Turkey
Re-Heal Physiotherapist Sude BOYVADAOĞLU Healthy Living Center
RECRUITING
Adana
Contact Information
Primary
Ömer ŞEVGİN
omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr
+905069787535
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-03-06
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-08-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Active_comparator: control group
They will receive classic lymphedema physiotherapy.
Experimental: exercise group
In addition to classic lymphedema physiotherapy, a progressive resistance exercise training program will be implemented.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Uskudar University