Kinesiotaping Method for Rib Fractures

NCT06222320 | Completed Phase 2

• 1 other identifier: KastamonuU
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 34
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Day 4 Visual Analogue Scale Pain Score

  Visual analog scale pain score on the 4th day after rib fracture

  4 days

Study Arms (2)

Kinesiotaping group

EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiotaping will be applied to patients in this group in addition to painkillers.

Other: Kinesiotaping

Routine treatment group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients in this group will be administered painkillers routinely in the hospital.

Drug: Painkillers

Interventions

Kinesiotaping OTHER

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.

Also known as: Kinesio Tape

Kinesiotaping group

Painkillers DRUG

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

Also known as: Paracetamol, Dexketoprofen

Routine treatment group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Isolated thoracic injury within the last 24 hours
• Patients aged 18-100 years

You may not qualify if:

• Hemothorax and pneumothorax requiring intervention
• Injury severity index\>16
• Asthma and COPD
• Tape allergy
• Loss of consciousness (GCS \<15)
• Incapacitated patients
• Fracture of rib number 1-3

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kastamonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kastamonu University

Kastamonu, 37150, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Dal I, Bektas O, Kader S, Bodur G. Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: A Randomized Prospective Study. J Pain Res. 2024 Dec 12;17:4239-4247. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S500974. eCollection 2024.

  PMID: 39691747 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rib Fractures; Chest Pain

Interventions

Athletic Tape; Acetaminophen; dexketoprofen trometamol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fractures, Bone; Wounds and Injuries; Thoracic Injuries; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment; Acetanilides; Anilides; Amides; Organic Chemicals; Aniline Compounds; Amines

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 2
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor Literally: Doctor Teaching Member

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 3, 2024
• First Posted: January 24, 2024
• Study Start: January 24, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2024
• Study Completion: October 1, 2024
• Last Updated: October 9, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Time Frame: Data will become available persistantly on 1.4.2025.
• Access Criteria: Upon reasonable request principal investigator will share the data.

Locations

TU (1)