LLLT for BCRL: a Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Breast Cancer Lymphedema
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 54 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
This study is conducted to compare between efficacy of large and small area of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in treatment of post mastectomy lymphedema. The change of severity of BCRL will be measured by the difference of circumference and skin thickness, detected by ultrasound. The influence on clinical symptoms, such as pain, shoulder mobility and hand function, are also investigated in the stu…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female subjects, 20 years age or older, suffered from unilateral breast cancer with ipsilateral lumpectomy or mastectomy and lymph node dissection (sentinel biopsy or axillary dissection)
* Stage I or II unilateral secondary upper extremity lymphedema(as defined by the Interna…
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