The Effect of Applying Kinesio Tape on Back Pain, Breastfeeding Success and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Levels in Mothers: Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
60
1 country
1
Study Start
January 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
May 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
July 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Back pain caused by posture changes and increased weight on the breasts during breastfeeding may negatively affect breastfeeding success and self-efficacy. Kinesio tape application, which is an effective and cost-effective method, can provide a more comfortable breastfeeding experience by controlling this pain.
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July 1, 2025
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October 26, 2023
Actual (reported)November 30, 2023
Actual (reported)January 1, 2025
Actual (reported)May 1, 2025
Actual (reported)July 1, 2025
Actual (reported)The first outcome measure of the study is to examine the effect of Kinesio tape application on back pain in the mothers in the experimental group.
The VAS pain scale will be used for this.Visual Analog Scale (VAS): The scale is used to measure pain intensity. The scale consists of a 10 cm or 100 mm long horizontal or vertical ruler showing "no pain" at one end and "the most severe pain" possible at the other end. At the left end of the line is the expression "No pain" or "Pain is completely gone", while at the right end is the expression "Unbearable pain" or "There is no decrease in pain". A score of 6 and above indicates that the pain level has increased.
Average 2 weeks
Mother Introduction Form
This form was prepared by the researchers in line with the literature. The form consists of 9 questions that question about breastfeeding process and her baby' demographics.
Average 2 weeks
To the mothers in the experimental group; Kinesio tape application will be performed by two experienced physiotherapists, one of whom is an expert and the other has a doctorate degree, with a kinesio tape certificate.
The control group will receive placebo kinesio taping.
Kinesio taping by applying angle and tension to back muscle
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KTO Karatay University
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Hay G, Baerug AB. The benefits of exclusive breastfeeding up to six months. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2019 May 3;139(9). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.19.0105. Print 2019 May 28. No abstract available. English, Norwegian.
Admasu J, Egata G, Bassore DG, Feleke FW. Effect of maternal nutrition education on early initiation and exclusive breast-feeding practices in south Ethiopia: a cluster randomised control trial. J Nutr Sci. 2022 May 30;11:e37. doi: 10.1017/jns.2022.36. eCollection 2022.
Hilal Kurt Sezer, Ph.D.
Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Sibel Kucukoglu, Ph.D.
Selcuk University
B. Sonmez Unuvar, Ph.D.
KTO Karatay University
Merve A. Ceran
KTO Karatay University
60 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
October 26, 2023
First Posted
November 30, 2023
The second outcome measure of the study is to determine the effect of the interventions on the breastfeeding success perception of the mothers in the experimental group.
Average 2 weeks
The second outcome measure of the study is to determine the effect of the interventions on the breastfeeding self-efficacy of the mothers in the experimental group.
Average 2 weeks
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Kucukoglu S, Sezer HK, Dennis CL. Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the paternal breastfeeding self-efficacy scale - Short form for fathers. Midwifery. 2023 Jan;116:103513. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2022.103513. Epub 2022 Oct 22.
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Milinco M, Travan L, Cattaneo A, Knowles A, Sola MV, Causin E, Cortivo C, Degrassi M, Di Tommaso F, Verardi G, Dipietro L, Piazza M, Scolz S, Rossetto M, Ronfani L; Trieste BN (Biological Nurturing) Investigators. Effectiveness of biological nurturing on early breastfeeding problems: a randomized controlled trial. Int Breastfeed J. 2020 Apr 5;15(1):21. doi: 10.1186/s13006-020-00261-4.
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Study Start
January 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
May 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
July 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Last Updated
July 3, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-07
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