Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Pneumatic Compression Treatment For Upper Extremity Acquired Lymphedema

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Pneumatic Compression Treatment For Upper Extremity Acquired Lymphedema

Official Title: Trial to Compare Pneumatic Compression Treatments for Upper Extremity Acquired Lymphedema

Study ID: NCT00951067

Conditions

Lymphedema

Interventions

Exercise, Elevation, and Compression Garment

E0650 PCD with non-sequential waveform

E0651 PCD with sequential, non-gradient waveform

E0652 PCD with sequential, gradient waveform

E0652 PCD with peristaltic pulse waveform

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine how well different treatments for acquired lymphedema work. The study will compare 5 different non-invasive treatments for acquired lymphedema of the arm to see which treats lymphedema best.

Detailed Description: This study will compare 5 non-invasive lymphedema treatments. Patients will be assigned to either: - A combination of arm exercises, arm elevation, and wearing of a compression garment every day OR - One of four possible pneumatic compression devices for just two hours every day. Pneumatic compression devices are made up of an inflatable sleeve connected to a small controller unit that is plugged into the wall. They feel like having your blood pressure taken. None of the treatments are experimental. None of the treatments are invasive. All the treatments are considered standard of care and are used in clinics throughout the United States. All of the treatments will be done at home. The trial will last for 7 and 1/2 months and will require follow-up visits to monitor progress.