Causes of Kinesiophobia in Lymphedema

Overview

In this study, the reason for the fear of movement in patients with lymphedema will be investigated and recommendations will be given to the patients to eliminate it.

Full Title of Study: “Investigation of Causes of Kinesiophobia, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients With Lower Extremity Lymphedema”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Non-Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
    • Masking: Single (Participant)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: December 1, 2021

Interventions

  • Other: survey application
    • Fear of movement will be evaluated with the Kinesiophopia Causes Scale. It is a 20-question survey in which the causes of fear of movement are investigated. Functional Evaluation of Treatment of Fatigue Chronic Disease will be assessed by the Fatigue Questionnaire. It consists of 13 questions assessing the level of fatigue during daily activities in the last 7 days. Quality of Life will be assessed by the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Active Comparator: Study Group
    • People who have lymphedema
  • Active Comparator: control group
    • healty people

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Kinesiophopia Causes Scale
    • Time Frame: 10 minutes
    • It is a 20 question survey. A higher score on the questionnaire indicates that they have more fear of movement.
  • functional assessment of chronic illness therapy
    • Time Frame: 10 minutes
    • It consists of 13 questions assessing the level of fatigue during daily activities in the last 7 days.
  • Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire
    • Time Frame: 10 minutes
    • It is a survey consisting of 21 questions. High scores indicate lower quality of life.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Those between the ages of 18-65 – To be diagnosed with lymphedema in the unilateral lower extremity – Volunteering to work – Not having orthopedic disorders in the lower extremities Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not volunteering to participate in the research – Having bilateral lower extremity lymphedema – Having an active infection – Having a mental cognitive disorder – Being unable to communicate and cooperate

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 65 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Cansu Sahbaz Pirincci, Phd – Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

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