Aquatic Exercise Study for Breast Cancer Patients With Lymphedema

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

35

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 31, 2006

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2009

Study Completion Date

June 30, 2013

Conditions
Lymphedema
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Aquatic Exercise arm

Participants will attend 12 classes of aquatic exercise program (2-3 classes/weekly). Each one hour class is held in warm water pool which is 89 degrees and 3.5'-4'deep.Classes include low impact, dynamic movements for warm up, stretching and breathing exercises, upper and lower body resistance training, and cool down activities. Participants will be evaluated for Circumference \& volumetric measurement of the affected limb, BMI, weight and height at the baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week. Participant will complete a quality of life survey (QOL)at baseline, 6 week, 6 and 12 month.

Trial Locations (1)

75246

Baylor Sammons Breast Center, Dallas

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
lead

Baylor Research Institute

OTHER