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Promoting Adherence to Lymphedema Self-care in Breast Cancer Survivors


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18 Years
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Open (Enrolling)
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Lymphedema Self-care

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Trial Information

Promoting Adherence to Lymphedema Self-care in Breast Cancer Survivors


Inclusion Criteria:



1. have a history of breast cancer;

2. previous diagnosis of lymphedema;

3. Stage II lymphedema based upon International Society of Lymphedema (the limb is firm
in places, elevation does not reduce swelling, it may or may not pit with pressure,
and skin changes may be noted);

4. be age 18 or older;

5. be able to see and read printed documents in English; and for stage 2 only,

6. have access to the Internet or a smart phone.

Exclusion Criteria: will not be:

1. undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, or

2. receiving hospice care. Additional exclusion criteria for local participants
undergoing bioelectrical impedance measurements: pregnancy, metal implants, and
defibrillator implants.

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Outcome Measure:

symptom burden

Outcome Description:

self-report of symptoms will be documented on study instruments

Outcome Time Frame:

change between baseline and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention

Safety Issue:

No

Authority:

United States: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

124137-RSG-13-022-01-CPPB

NCT ID:

NCT01779063

Start Date:

January 2013

Completion Date:

December 2016

Related Keywords:

  • Lymphedema Self-care
  • lymphedema
  • self-care
  • breast cancer
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Lymphedema

Name

Location

Vanderbilt Univeristy School Of Nursing Nashville, Tennessee  37240