Effect of Respiratory and Relaxation Training Added to Complex Decongestive Therapy on Functional Capacity and Muscle Oxygenation in Patients With Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of respiratory and relaxation training added to standard complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on muscle oxygenation, functional capacity, and limb volume in patients with lower extremity lymphedema. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard CDT alone or CDT combined with respiratory and relaxation exercises. Outcomes will be assessed before treatment, immediately after treatment, and two months after completion.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Female patients aged 18 years or older.
• Clinically diagnosed with secondary lower extremity lymphedema.
• Presence of lower extremity lymphedema for at least 3 months.
• Able to stand and walk independently to complete the Six-Minute Walk Test.
• Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
RECRUITING
Adana
Contact Information
Primary
İdil Esin Ünlü, Assist. Prof. Dr.
idil.unlu@toros.edu.tr
+90 506 515 66 22
Time Frame
Start Date:2026-03-01
Estimated Completion Date:2027-03
Participants
Target number of participants:60
Treatments
Experimental: Respiratory and relaxation
Participants in this group will receive standard Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT), including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, skin care, and therapeutic exercises, together with respiratory and relaxation training. Respiratory and relaxation exercises will be performed for approximately 10-20 minutes following each CDT session over 15 treatment sessions. Participants will also perform a daily home exercise program.
Active_comparator: Complex Decongestive Therapy
Participants in this group will receive standard Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT), including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, skin care, and therapeutic exercises for 15 treatment sessions.