Clinical trial · Interventional
The Effect of a Self-Management Lymphedema Education Program on Lymphedema, Symptoms, Compliance, Daily Living Activities, and Patient Activation in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Quasi-Experimental Study
The Effect of a Self-Management Lymphedema Education Program on Lymphedema, Lymphedema-Related Symptoms, Patient Compliance, Daily Living Activities and Patient Activation in Patients With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Quasi-Experimental Study
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The aim of this pre-test post-test quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the effects of a self-management lymphedema (SML) education program on patient adherence, daily life activities, and patient activation in individuals with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). This study involves 44 patients diagnosed with BCRL and is conducted at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Application and Research Center. Upper extremity lymphedema assessments are performed at the beginning of the study, followed by the implementation of a structured SML education program. Participants are monitored for a total of 12 months. Data collection tools include the Personal Information Form, Upper Extremity Lymphedema Diagnosis Form, Adaptation to Chronic Illness Scale, KATZ Daily Living Activities Index, Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire, and Patient Activation Measure.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Survivor | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Lymphedema | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| self-management lymphedema (SML) education program | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Experimental grup
- description
- one group quasi-experimental study was to determine the effects of self-management lymphedema (SML) education program on the patient adherence, daily life activities and patient activation in patients with breast- cancer related lymphedema (BCRL).
- interventionNames
- Other: self-management lymphedema (SML) education program
Primary outcomes (5)
- measure
- The Impact of a Lymphedema Management Education Program on Symptoms in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Patients Using Circumferential Measurements and Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS)
- timeFrame
- By the end of the program (after 12 months).
- description
- The impact of the Lymphedema Management Education Program will be evaluated on symptoms in breast cancer-related lymphedema patients using circumferential measurements and bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS). Measurements will involve taking circumferential readings at 4 cm intervals along the arm with a 1-inch retractable tape, and arm volumes will be calculated using the truncated cone formula. BIS will provide L-Dex ratios to identify subclinical (≥6.5) and clinical (≥7) lymphedema through the L-Dex U400® device. Lymphedema severity will be classified based on the Tracey-Volume and Stilwell systems by comparing volume differences between affected and unaffected limbs. Baseline and endpoint measurements will be conducted under standardized conditions by a specialist nurse to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Being female, * Aged 18 years or older, * Having undergone axillary lymph node dissection, * Having undergone breast cancer surgery, * Diagnosed with lymphedema (stage 1-2), * Individuals with no surgical plans during the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Not diagnosed with lymphedema, * Having a medical condition that prevents exercise, * Having advanced-stage heart or kidney failure, * Patients who refused to participate in the study.
References
Publications (1)
- RESULTCansiz G, Arikan Donmez A, Kapucu S, Borman P. The effect of a self-management lymphedema education program on lymphedema, lymphedema-related symptoms, patient compliance, daily living activities and patient activation in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: A quasi-experimental study. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2022 Feb;56:102081. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2021.102081. Epub 2021 Dec 1. PMID 34875398