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
調査の概要
詳細な説明
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.
研究の種類
入学 (推定)
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
研究連絡先
- 名前:İdil Esin Ünlü, Assist. Prof. Dr.
- 電話番号:+90 506 515 66 22
- メール:idil.unlu@toros.edu.tr
研究場所
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Adana、トルコ(Türkiye)
- 募集
- Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
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コンタクト:
- Deniz TUNCA, PT
- 電話番号:+90 532 409 36 33
- メール:denizcanoglu82@gmail.com
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
- 高齢者
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
説明
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.
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか?
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的:他の
- 割り当て:ランダム化
- 介入モデル:並列代入
- マスキング:独身
武器と介入
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実験的: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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アクティブコンパレータ: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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この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Change in Muscle Oxygen Saturation
時間枠: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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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Change in Six-Minute Walk Test Distance
時間枠: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
時間枠: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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- 25.02.2026-1213/23
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Complex Decongestive Therapyの臨床試験
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