Respiratory and Relaxation Training in Lower Extremity Lymphedema
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
Studieoversigt
Status
Status
Betingelser
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljeret beskrivelse
Lower extremity lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by impaired lymphatic drainage, limb swelling, pain, reduced physical function, and decreased quality of life. Complex decongestive therapy (CDT) is considered the gold standard treatment; however, additional interventions that may improve physiological and functional outcomes remain under investigation.
Respiratory exercises may facilitate lymphatic return through changes in intrathoracic pressure, whereas relaxation training may reduce sympathetic activation and improve exercise tolerance. Despite these theoretical benefits, there is limited evidence regarding their combined effect on muscle oxygenation in patients with lower extremity lymphedema.
Therefore, this randomized controlled study will evaluate whether adding respiratory and relaxation training to CDT improves muscle oxygenation measured by wearable near-infrared spectroscopy (MOXY), functional capacity assessed with the Six-Minute Walk Test, and limb volume compared with CDT alone.
Undersøgelsestype
Undersøgelsestype
Tilmelding (Anslået)
Tilmelding
Fase
Fase
- Ikke anvendelig
Kontakter og lokationer
Studiekontakt
Studiekontakt
- Navn: İdil Esin Ünlü, Assist. Prof. Dr.
- Telefonnummer: +90 506 515 66 22
- E-mail: idil.unlu@toros.edu.tr
Studiesteder
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Adana, Tyrkiet (Türkiye)
- Rekruttering
- Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
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Kontakt:
- Deniz TUNCA, PT
- Telefonnummer: +90 532 409 36 33
- E-mail: denizcanoglu82@gmail.com
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Deltagelseskriterier
Berettigelseskriterier
Berettigelseskriterier
Aldre berettiget til at studere
- Voksen
- Ældre voksen
Tager imod sunde frivillige
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria:
- 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute cellulitis or other active infection within the previous 2-4 weeks.
- Current or recent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or uncontrolled peripheral vascular disease.
- Severe cardiovascular, pulmonary, orthopedic, or neurological conditions that could interfere with participation or outcome assessments.
- Pregnancy.
- Skin lesions or irritation preventing placement of the near-infrared spectroscopy (MOXY) sensor.
- Inability to comply with the study protocol or follow-up assessments.
Studieplan
Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?
Design detaljer
- Primært formål: Andet
- Tildeling: Randomiseret
- Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
- Maskning: Enkelt
Antal våben
Våben og indgreb
Deltagergruppe / ArmDeltagergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / BehandlingIntervention / Behandling |
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Eksperimentel: 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.
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Standard Complex Decongestive Therapy consisting of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy (bandaging and/or compression garments), skin care education, and therapeutic exercises.
Treatment will be provided in 15 sessions according to the standard clinical protocol.
A structured respiratory and relaxation program performed after each Complex Decongestive Therapy session.
The intervention includes diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion exercises, prolonged expiration breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation or breathing awareness exercises for approximately 10-20 minutes per session.
Participants will also be instructed to perform the exercises at home once or twice daily.
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Aktiv komparator: 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.
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Standard Complex Decongestive Therapy consisting of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy (bandaging and/or compression garments), skin care education, and therapeutic exercises.
Treatment will be provided in 15 sessions according to the standard clinical protocol.
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Hvad måler undersøgelsen?
Primære resultatmål
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Change in Muscle Oxygen Saturation
Tidsramme: Baseline, immediately after 15 treatment sessions, and 2-month follow-up
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Muscle oxygen saturation will be assessed using a wearable near-infrared spectroscopy device placed over the vastus lateralis muscle.
SmO₂ values will be recorded before, during, and after the Six-Minute Walk Test.
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Baseline, immediately after 15 treatment sessions, and 2-month follow-up
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Sekundære resultatmål
Sekundære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Change in Six-Minute Walk Test Distance
Tidsramme: Baseline, immediately after 15 treatment sessions, and 2-month follow-up
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Functional capacity will be assessed using the Six-Minute Walk Test.
The total walking distance covered in six minutes will be recorded in meters.
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Baseline, immediately after 15 treatment sessions, and 2-month follow-up
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Change in Lower Extremity Limb Volume
Tidsramme: Baseline, immediately after 15 treatment sessions, and 2-month follow-up
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Limb volume will be calculated from serial circumference measurements taken at 4-cm intervals from the lateral malleolus using the truncated cone formula.
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Baseline, immediately after 15 treatment sessions, and 2-month follow-up
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Samarbejdspartnere og efterforskere
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Datoer for undersøgelser
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Studiestart (Faktiske)
Studiestart
Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)
Primær færdiggørelse
Studieafslutning (Anslået)
Studieafslutning
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først indsendt
Først indsendt
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
Først opslået (Faktiske)
Først opslået
Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler
Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)
Sidste opdatering sendt
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
Sidst verificeret
Sidst verificeret
Mere information
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Nøgleord
Yderligere relevante MeSH-vilkår
- Terapeutik
- Diagnostiske teknikker og procedurer
- Diagnose
- Cirkulations- og respiratoriske fysiologiske fænomener
- Mind-body terapier
- Komplementære terapier
- Adfærdsterapi
- Psykoterapi
- Adfærdsdiscipliner og aktiviteter
- Respiration
- Respiratoriske fysiologiske fænomener
- Fysisk undersøgelse
- Vituationsskilte
- Åndedrætsfrekvens
- Afslapningsterapi
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- 25.02.2026-1213/23
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