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Prevention of Secondary Lymphedema by Utilizing Self-management Education in Conjunction With Acupuncture Among Breast Cancer Patients Who Are at High Risk of Developing Lymphedema
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating ITP for Lymphedema. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Introduction: Breast cancer women who are treated with axillary node dissection are at increased risk for lymphedema - the lifetime risk in these women is estimated at 15-50% and the risk can significantly increase with chemotherapy and radiation therapy Objectives: 1. To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing the integrative therapy program (ITP) intervention. ITP consists of self-management education in conjunction with acupuncture. 2. To determine if ITP affects quality of life, self-efficacy, lymphedema knowledge, pain, and early detection and management of lymphedema. Design: the exploratory study aims to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of the integrative therapy program (ITP) intervention post-operatively for 18 months. Subjects: Women with breast cancer treated with axillary node dissection with normal baseline pre-operative bioimpedance (L-dex U400) score. Sample size: 30 subjects
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The study participants will receive weekly acupuncture treatment plus education on self-management for 10 weeks after axillary node dissection, then a total of five follow up acupuncture treatments once every 3 months at 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months. The education and self management will be reinforced monthly by telephone visit. Acupuncture points include: LI 4, LV3, HT3, SP9, GB 20, KD 3, Yintang, and Ashi points