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A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema
Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) can result in detriments to quality of life (QOL) and impose a significant economic burden on patients and payers. A common component of treatment is pneumatic compression, which requires patients to remain immobile. We investigated a novel non-pneumatic compression...
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author | Rockson, Stanley G. Karaca-Mandic, Pinar Nguyen, Michelle Shadduck, Kristin Gingerich, Phyllis Campione, Elizabeth Hetrrick, Heather |
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description | Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) can result in detriments to quality of life (QOL) and impose a significant economic burden on patients and payers. A common component of treatment is pneumatic compression, which requires patients to remain immobile. We investigated a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) that allows patients to remain active during compression treatment, to see if it reduces swelling and improves QOL. We conducted a non-randomized, open-label, 12-week pilot study of adult patients with primary or secondary unilateral LEL, and measured changes in limb edema and QOL using the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LYMQOL). Twenty-four subjects were enrolled; the majority were female (17) with secondary lymphedema (21). Eighteen completed the study. Statistically significant improvements were observed in overall QOL, aggregated LYMQOL total score, and three of four LYMQOL subscales (Function, Appearance, Mood). The fourth (Symptoms) trended toward significant improvement (p = 0.06). The average reduction in affected limb edema was 39.4%. The novel NPCD produced statistically significant improvements in QOL, functioning, and edema volume of patients with LEL. Innovations in devices to manage LEL can be effective while allowing patients to maintain mobility and physical activity during treatment. |
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spelling | pubmed-93856152022-08-19 A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema Rockson, Stanley G. Karaca-Mandic, Pinar Nguyen, Michelle Shadduck, Kristin Gingerich, Phyllis Campione, Elizabeth Hetrrick, Heather Sci Rep Article Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) can result in detriments to quality of life (QOL) and impose a significant economic burden on patients and payers. A common component of treatment is pneumatic compression, which requires patients to remain immobile. We investigated a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) that allows patients to remain active during compression treatment, to see if it reduces swelling and improves QOL. We conducted a non-randomized, open-label, 12-week pilot study of adult patients with primary or secondary unilateral LEL, and measured changes in limb edema and QOL using the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LYMQOL). Twenty-four subjects were enrolled; the majority were female (17) with secondary lymphedema (21). Eighteen completed the study. Statistically significant improvements were observed in overall QOL, aggregated LYMQOL total score, and three of four LYMQOL subscales (Function, Appearance, Mood). The fourth (Symptoms) trended toward significant improvement (p = 0.06). The average reduction in affected limb edema was 39.4%. The novel NPCD produced statistically significant improvements in QOL, functioning, and edema volume of patients with LEL. Innovations in devices to manage LEL can be effective while allowing patients to maintain mobility and physical activity during treatment. Nature Publishing Group UK 2022-08-17 /pmc/articles/PMC9385615/ /pubmed/35977981 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17225-9 Text en © The Author(s) 2022, corrected publication 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if changes were made. The images or other third party material in this article are included in the article's Creative Commons licence, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the article's Creative Commons licence and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) . |
spellingShingle | Article Rockson, Stanley G. Karaca-Mandic, Pinar Nguyen, Michelle Shadduck, Kristin Gingerich, Phyllis Campione, Elizabeth Hetrrick, Heather A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema |
title | A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema |
title_full | A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema |
title_fullStr | A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema |
title_full_unstemmed | A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema |
title_short | A non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (NPCD) for lower limb lymphedema |
title_sort | non-randomized, open-label study of the safety and effectiveness of a novel non-pneumatic compression device (npcd) for lower limb lymphedema |
topic | Article |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9385615/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35977981 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17225-9 |
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