NCT06222320

Kinesiotaping Method for Rib Fractures

Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: Randomized Prospective Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2 / Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 34 (actual)
• Sponsor: Kastamonu University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 100 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Kinesiotaping is used as a physiotherapy method to reduce muscle pain. In this technique, kinesiotaping tapes are attached to the relevant parts of the body. Patients experience serious pain in rib fractures. Kinesiotaping technique can potentially reduce pain by contributing to external stabilization of the ribs. In this study, patients with isolated rib fractures will be divided into two groups. The first group will be treated with kinesiotaping technique and routine painkillers. The second group will receive routine painkiller treatment. Pain scores between both groups will be compared.

Conditions

• Rib Fractures
• Pain, Chest

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Kinesiotaping	Kinesiotaping will be applied to patients in this group in addition to painkillers. Kinesiotaping is a physical therapy technique used to treat muscle pain. It is performed with kinesiotaping tapes attached to the skin. These bands are removed after 4-5 days.
DRUG	Painkillers	Patients in this group will be treated with painkillers consisting of paracetamol and dexketoprofen.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-24
• Primary completion: 2024-10-01
• Completion: 2024-10-01
• First posted: 2024-01-24
• Last updated: 2024-10-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)