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KinesioTaping for Thoracic Drain Support

NCT07098962 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2/PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2025-12-19

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Summary

This study investigates the effectiveness of KinesioTaping applied around mediastinal and thoracic drain sites in reducing postoperative pain after cardiac surgery. Effective pain management is critical for early mobilization, improved patient satisfaction, and prevention of respiratory complications such as atelectasis. KinesioTaping is theorized to support soft tissue healing, improve circulation, and modulate pain through stimulation of cutaneous mechanoreceptors and fascia adjustment. However, evidence on its efficacy in postoperative settings remains limited. This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to provide high-quality data on the role of KinesioTaping as a non-pharmacological adjunct for pain management in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Conditions

  • Primary Condition: Pain, Postoperative
  • Associated Conditions: Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Thoracic Surgery

Interventions

OTHER

Kinesiotaping

In this group, KinesioTaping will be applied around the thoracic drain sites alongside standard analgesic therapy. This physical therapy technique uses elastic tapes placed on the skin to support healing, reduce pain, and improve patient comfort. The tapes will remain in place for 2-3 days and will be removed together with the drains.

DRUG

Dexketoprofen, tramadol

Patients in this group will be treated with painkillers consisting of tramadol and dexketoprofen.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kastamonu University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-15
Primary Completion
2025-12-12
Completion
2025-12-12

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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