Determining the effect of massage and bandage on pain, edema and arm function after mastectomy surgery

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsIranian Registry of Clinical Trials
Year 2011
INTERVENTION: Daily Specialized massage and low pressure bandage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes, bandage was kept at least 6 hours by the patient Daily Specialized massage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes Intervention 1: Daily Specialized massage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes. Intervention 2: Daily Specialized massage and low pressure bandage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes, bandage was kept at least 6 hours by the patient. Intervention 3: No intervention. No intervention Rehabilitation CONDITION: Acquired absence of breast(s) Radical Mastectomy. ; Acquired absence of breast(s) PRIMARY OUTCOME: Lymphedema. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index. Pain severity. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index. Shoulder function. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index. INCLUSION CRITERIA: INCLUSION CRITERIA: breast cancer diagnosis, candidate for mastectomy with axillary lymphatic dissection, presence of an assistant for massage and bandage procedure Exclusion criteria: Underlying disorders affecting limb (arm) or lymphatic system
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First added on: Aug 22, 2024