Adjustable Compression Wrap Versus Compression Sleeve to Control Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema

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Enrollment

72

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 1, 2021

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2022

Study Completion Date

March 31, 2023

Conditions
Breast Cancer Related LymphedemaLymphedema, SecondaryLymphedema of Upper ArmBreast Neoplasms
Interventions
DEVICE

Adjustable Compression Wrap

"Delivery, adaptation and guidance for daily use of the Adjustable Compression Wrap. (Ready Wrap® allows for easy use because to be pre-molded system in inelastic material with self-adjusting compressible components according to the size and shape of the upper limb. Due to its compressive properties, it can be used as therapy to control lymphedema. The material composition is: 61% Nylon, 33% Polyurethane, 6% Elastane (Spandex)).~The institutional protocol for the lymphedema control phase will be respected, in which the orthosis is used at home for the longest possible period, with only removal for bathing and sleeping; furthermore, skin care and therapeutic exercises for the upper limbs must be performed daily."

DEVICE

Compression Sleeve

"Delivery, adaptation and guidance for daily use of the Compression sleeve. (Compression Sleeve is a mesh in the shape of a glove that provides compression on the fabrics needed to help control the volume of the limbs. Traditionally used for stage 2 of compressive therapy. The composition of the material is: 64% Nylon, 36% Elastane (Spandex) ).~The institutional protocol for the lymphedema control phase will be respected, in which the orthosis is used at home for the longest possible period, with only removal for bathing and sleeping; furthermore, skin care and therapeutic exercises for the upper limbs must be performed daily."

Trial Locations (1)

20231050

Anke Bergmann, Rio de Janeiro

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil

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