Effects of Clinical Pilates and Yoga Training in Lymphedema
The Comparison of the Effects of Clinical Pilates and Yoga Training in Women With Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
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Brief Summary
The aim of our study is to compare the effects of clinical Pilates and yoga training on lymphedema, upper limb muscle strength, proprioception, functions and quality of life in women with lymphedema after breast cancer.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Oct 2021
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 10, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 1, 2021
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
October 29, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 14, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 14, 2023
CompletedFebruary 15, 2023
February 1, 2023
1.3 years
March 10, 2021
February 14, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
upper extremity lymphedema
Bilateral arm volume was measured with the upper extremity volumetric cup.Participants submerged their arm and hand into a water-filled column up to their axilla, and the volume of displaced water was recorded. Due to differences in volumetric measurement between both arms, it will be recorded.
eight weeks
Secondary Outcomes (5)
upper extremity muscle endurance
eight weeks
upper extremity muscle strength
eight weeks
upper extremity proprioception
eight weeks
upper extremity functions
eight weeks
Quality of Life Questionnaire
eight weeks
Study Arms (3)
Clinical Pilates Group
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals in the this group will receive 24 sessions of Clinical Pilates training 3 times a week for 8 weeks. During the training, individuals will be asked to wear compression stockings during the 8 weeks. An educational booklet will be given to the each group.
Yoga Group
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals in the this group will be given 24 hours of yoga training 3 times a week for 8 weeks. During the training, individuals will be asked to wear compression stockings during the 8 weeks. An educational booklet will be given to the each group.
Control Group
OTHERIndividuals in the this group will not receive any treatment. Individuals will be asked to wear compression stockings during the 8 weeks. An educational booklet will be given to the each group.
Interventions
The yoga classes included a progression of low-impact, modified poses, stretching and isometric exercises focused on the shoulders, arms, and chest, and meditation. Breathing and poses to drain the lymphatic system were incorporated throughout the yoga practice to assist with lymphatic flow. Exercises: sitting down badrasana, ardha navasana, dhanurasan, setu bandhasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Urdhvamukha Svanasana, Virabhadrasana, Warrior Virasana, Supta Virasana, Surya Namaskar, Mayurasana, Padmasana, Bharadvajasana.
before starting the clinical Pilates exercise program, the patients were trained on Pilates exercises and postures. During training, the patients were taught how to create lumbopelvic stability (core stabilization), which is the basis for Pilates exercises, and spinal stabilization and appropriate posture techniques. Exercises: cork screw, toy soldier, kleopatra, the saw,breast stroke preparation, swimming, diamond press - arm openings, scapula isolations, open book, scissors, shoulder bridge.
Only educational booklets will be given to the control group
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Breast cancer survivors,
- who are between the ages of 35-70,
- who have unilateral mild, moderate or severe
- lymphedema in the upper extremities after breast cancer treatment,
- who have taken any of the Lymphedema treatment methods at least 6 months ago will be included.
You may not qualify if:
- Presence of metastatic breast cancer,
- Currently receiving adjuvant therapy (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy),
- Severe heart failure (Class III),
- Infections in extremities (fungal, redness, temperature increase),
- Severe pain in the axillary region (eg: axillary web syndrome,
- reflex sympathetic dystrophy, neuropathy),
- Persons participating in a regular exercise program in the last 6 months will be excluded from the study.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, 99450, Cyprus
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- MSc physiotherapist
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 10, 2021
First Posted
April 1, 2021
Study Start
October 29, 2021
Primary Completion
February 14, 2023
Study Completion
February 14, 2023
Last Updated
February 15, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-02