Effect of Early Compression and Exercise on Lymphedema Incidence in Patients With Gynecological Cancer

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

50

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 1, 2015

Primary Completion Date

April 30, 2019

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2019

Conditions
Genital Neoplasms, FemaleLymphedema
Interventions
DEVICE

Bilateral leg compression stockings

Prescribed Jobst Elvarex compression class 1 (18 to 21 mmHg) standard or custom-made stockings for both lower limbs with or without panty; participants will be recommended to wear the garments for 12 to 16 hours daily for at least 6 months post-operatively.

BEHAVIORAL

Individualized exercise

Individualized education on exercise according to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines and self-lymphatic drainage techniques

BEHAVIORAL

Lymphedema risk reduction

Standard education on lymphedema risk reduction along with printed materials from the Lymphedema Association of Quebec

Trial Locations (1)

H4A 3S5

McGill University Health Centre Lymphedema Support Centre, Montreal

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Jewish General Hospital

OTHER

lead

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

OTHER

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