The Effect of Hand Exercises on Upper Limb Volume, Quality of Life, and Hand Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Breast Cancer Lymphedema
In brief
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of simple hand mobility and grip strengthening exercises to the usual care for upper extremity lymphedema will reduce limb volume and improve the quality of life, hand dexterity, and grip strength for those experiencing breast cancer-related lymphedema. Researchers will compare those receiving the usual treatment to those receiving the usual treatment plus hand mobility and grip strengthening exercises.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05983380
- Run by
- Texas Woman's University
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2023-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2024-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-04-17
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Biologic women age 18 years or older with a diagnosis of clinical lymphedema of one upper extremity-early (clinical), moderate, or late stage, following treatment for breast cancer within the previous 10 years.
- Women concurrently receiving immunotherapy or chemotherapy are eligible for inclusion, but an additional information request may be necessary (e.g., any activity restrictions and nadir periods) to determine whether they can safely participate in the exercise activities and apply compression.
You may not qualify if…
- Prior history of paresis in either upper limb, though paresis related to nerve compression from increased lymphatic volume will be eligible for inclusion.
- Current open wounds (> 0.5 inch in length or diameter) of the axilla or edematous upper limb would be excluded, though the presence of lymphorrhea without visible skin tears will be eligible for inclusion.
- Previous treatment for upper limb lymphedema or a prior diagnosis of congestive heart failure or end-stage renal disease due to the impact on edematous limbs and risk of cardiac overload.
- Women who cannot speak or read English or Spanish sufficiently to complete the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale or understand the consent forms, educational information, and printed exercises will be excluded.
Where it is running
- Presbyterian Healthplex — Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (enrolling)
- Presbyterian Southern Outpatient Rehab — Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States (enrolling)
- Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center — Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States (enrolling)
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