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Effect of Early Compression and Exercise on Lymphedema Incidence in Patients With Gynecological Cancer
Objectives: 1) To evaluate the effect of early compression therapy with individualized exercise on the incidence of lower limb lymphedema at 12 months post-operatively in patients treated for gynecological cancer who are at risk of developing lymphedema; 2) To evaluate the effect of early compression therapy with individualized exercise on lower limb volume, quality of life and incidence of cellulitis infections at 12 months post-operatively in this population.
Details
| Lead sponsor | McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre |
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| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 50 |
| Start date | Mon Jun 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Thu Oct 31 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Genital Neoplasms, Female
- Lymphedema
Interventions
- Bilateral leg compression stockings
- Individualized exercise
- Lymphedema risk reduction
Countries
Canada