Gait Characteristics of Women With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-20

Study Completion Date

2025-07-20

Brief Summary

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Upper extremity lymphedema is one of the most common problems associated with cancer treatments in breast cancer survivors. Lymphedema causes asymmetry, changes posture, decreases arm swing due to increased weight, and as a result, may affects the patients' gait. The aim of this study is to examine the gait parameters in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Women diagnosed with breast cancer who are referred to the Gazi University Health Sciences Faculty Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Oncological Rehabilitation Unit to receive physiotherapy recommendations and healthy volunteers will be included in the study. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the individuals will be recorded. Body Mass Index (BMI) will be calculated. Then, presence of lymphedema and lymphedema severity will be evaluated by measuring the circumference of the arms with a tape measure. Active shoulder joint movements will be evaluated with goniometer, handgrip strength with K-Force hand dynamometer, spatiotemporal parameters of gait and pelvic symmetry will be evaluated using BTS G-Walk wearable motion analysis system. Women with breast cancer related lymphedema will be compared with healthy women in terms of relevant parameters of gait. In addition, the relationship between lymphedema severity, shoulder joint movement limitation and grip strength with gait parameters in women with breast cancer and lymphedema will be analyzed.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Study group

Women with breast cancer-related lymphedema

No interventions assigned to this group

Control group

Healthy women

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Having breast cancer related lymphedema
* Being between the ages of 25-70
* Completing cancer treatments

Exclusion Criteria

* Having orthopedic, neurological or vision problems that may affect walking
* Being in the active treatment process (being in the acute phase after surgery, receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy)

Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes