KinesioTaping for Thoracic Drain Support

NCT07098962 | Completed Phase 2

• 1 other identifier: KastamonuUnii
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Day 3 Visual Analogue Scale Pain Score

  Visual analog scale pain score on the 3th day after cardiac surgery. Pain is defined as no pain (0) or unbearable pain (10). 0 = No pain, 1-3 = Mild pain, 4-6 = Moderate pain, 7-10 = Severe pain

  3 day

Study Arms (2)

Kinesiotaping group

EXPERIMENTAL

In this group, KinesioTaping will be applied alongside routine pain management.

Other: Kinesiotaping

Routine treatment group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group will be managed with standard hospital-based painkiller administration.

Drug: Dexketoprofen, tramadol

Interventions

Kinesiotaping OTHER

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.

Also known as: Kinesiotape

Kinesiotaping group

Dexketoprofen, tramadol DRUG

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

• Elective cardiac surgery cases
• Patients who are stable until the removal of the chest drain
• Patients who do not experience serious complications such as bleeding or neurological problems

You may not qualify if:

• Patients undergoing emergency cardiac surgery,
• Patients with early post-cardiac surgery mortality,
• Patients with conditions requiring reoperation, such as bleeding,
• Patients for whom a pain score cannot be measured, such as neurological complications

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kastamonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital

Kastamonu, Kastamonu, 37200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Athletic Tape; tramadol, dexketoprofen drug combination

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment

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: July 20, 2025
• First Posted: August 1, 2025
• Study Start: August 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 12, 2025
• Study Completion: December 12, 2025
• Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Time Frame: Data will become available persistantly on 2.2.2026.
• Access Criteria: Upon reasonable request principal investigator will share the data.

Locations

TU (1)