Enhanced self-care protocol for case management of severe lymphoedema

Research question

This study aims to determine if the addition of lymphatic stimulating activities to community-based home-care for lymphoedema can improve outcomes for people affecetd by moderate to late stage disease.

Study sites

Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Completed

Implementation partner(s)

Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB)

Sample(s)

Total sample size: 140 Human

Simada, Ethiopia

Completed

Implementation partner(s)

Ethiopia Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)

Ethiopia National Podoconiosis Action Network (NaPAN)

Sample(s)

Total sample size: 140 Human

This study is Completed

Contact

Janet Douglass

Jan.Douglass@lstmed.ac.uk

Reference information

NTD-SC #

https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN16764792

Enhanced self-care protocol for case management of severe lymphoedema

Research question

Study sites

Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Simada, Ethiopia

Insights on Lymphedema Self-Care Knowledge and Practice in Filariasis and Podoconiosis-Endemic Communities in Bangladesh and Ethiopia

Addition of Lymphatic Stimulating Self-Care Practices Reduces Acute Attacks among People Affected by Moderate and Severe Lower-Limb Lymphedema in Ethiopia, a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Effect of an Enhanced Self-Care Protocol on Lymphedema Status among People Affected by Moderate to Severe Lower-Limb Lymphedema in Bangladesh, a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

An Enhanced Self-Care Protocol for People Affected by Moderate to Severe Lymphedema.

Enhanced self-care protocol for case management of severe lymphoedema

Research question

Study sites

Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Simada, Ethiopia

Related publications

Insights on Lymphedema Self-Care Knowledge and Practice in Filariasis and Podoconiosis-Endemic Communities in Bangladesh and Ethiopia

Addition of Lymphatic Stimulating Self-Care Practices Reduces Acute Attacks among People Affected by Moderate and Severe Lower-Limb Lymphedema in Ethiopia, a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Effect of an Enhanced Self-Care Protocol on Lymphedema Status among People Affected by Moderate to Severe Lower-Limb Lymphedema in Bangladesh, a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

An Enhanced Self-Care Protocol for People Affected by Moderate to Severe Lymphedema.