Patients with chronic edema of the lower limb referred to compression bandaging in a hospital setting will be invited to participate in the validation study of a novel sensor (CIMON), which have been developed for assessing the effect of compression bandaging. Participants will have the sensor applied to the lower limb before initiation of compression bandaging and will receive usual compression treatment according to severity of the edema and usual practice at the treatment site. Duration of participation is 14 days.
The CIMON sensor is developed with the purpose of monitoring the effectiveness of compression bandaging (CB) in patients with chronic edema by application to the widest circumference of the calf. CIMON measures the difference in capacitance by stretching the circumferential sensor. Data from the sensor is transferred by Bluetooth technology to a secured webserver, where healthcare professionals can monitor the effect of compression bandaging. The study aims to assess the psychometric properties of the CIMON (reliability, validity and responsiveness) and assess the correlation between edema reduction and physical activity during compression bandaging.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
52
The sensor assess changes in the circumference of the limb and will be applied to the lower limb before compression bandaging is applied.
The sensor assess physical activity and the amount of time spent at rest, standing, walking, running and count steps.
Department of Dermatology, Frederiksberg Bispebjerg Hospital
Bispebjerg, Capital Region, Denmark
Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Herlev, Capital Region, Denmark
Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Amager Hvidovre Hospital
Hvidovre, Capital Region, Denmark
Department of Oncology, Unit of Lymphedema care, Odense University Hospital Svendborg
Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark
Edema reduction
Assessed by Cimon sensor (in capacitans, pF)
Time frame: 14 days
Edema reduction
Assessed by tape measurement (in cm), converted to volume by formula of truncated cone
Time frame: 14 days
Edema reduction
Assessed by perometry (in ml)
Time frame: 14 days
Edema reduction
Assessed by Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry (in kg)
Time frame: 14 days
Symptoms related to chronic edema
Self-reported pain, tension and heaviness
Time frame: 14 days
Physical Activity (PA)
Assessed by Sens Motion sensor (PA by sedentary time, low+moderate and high intensity in minutes)
Time frame: 14 days
Adverse events
Any adverse events related to compression bandaging and the application of sensors
Time frame: 14 days
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