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NCT07217288
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Complete Decongestive Therapy Versus Non-pneumatic Compression Therapy in Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Complete Decongestive Therapy and Non-Pneumatic Compression Therapy, both combined with routine physical therapy, in reducing pain and edema volume, improving range of motion, respiratory function, inflammatory markers, and overall quality of life in patients with post-mastectomy lymphedema.

Official title: Effectiveness of Complete Decongestive-versus Non-pneumattic- Compression Therapy in Patients With Post-mastectomy Lymphedema

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

30 Years - 60 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

52

Start Date

2025-10-26

Completion Date

2027-04-30

Last Updated

2025-10-15

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Non Pneumatic compression device

Non-Pneumatic Compression Device (NPCD) is a wearable, portable system providing gradient sequential compression through shape-memory alloy actuators instead of air pressure. Frequency: 5 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Intensity: Moderate, rhythmic static and dynamic compression applied distally to proximally, allowing safe lymphatic drainage. Time: 40 minutes per session, once daily.

OTHER

Complete Decongestive therapy

Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), is the gold-standard, non-invasive treatment for lymphedema. It combines manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression bandaging, exercise therapy, and skin care to reduce limb swelling and improve lymphatic flow. Frequency: 5 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Intensity: Gentle manual drainage with multilayer compression Time: 60 minutes per session. Type: Therapist-guided manual and compression therapy followed by self-management. CDT aims to decongest the limb, prevent fibrosis and infection, and enhance mobility and quality of life in post-mastectomy lymphedema patients.

Locations (1)

Cancer Care Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan