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Complete Decongestive Therapy Versus Non-pneumatic Compression Therapy in Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
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
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.
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