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NCT Number: NCT06151899

Effect of Kinesio Tape on Back Pain, Breastfeeding Success and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy

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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Conditions

Mothers Who Have Babies Between 0-6 Months and Are Actively Breastfeeding Behavior Breast Feeding Feeding Behavior Mothers Who Complain of Back Pain Due to Breastfeeding (Getting 6 Points or More on VAS in the Mothers' Own Evaluation) Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

KTO Karatay University

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Despite the universality of these globally valid recommendations for the promotion of breastfeeding, the frequency and prevalence of breastfeeding rates vary from country to country and even between regions within certain countries. Planning and successful implementation of interventions to promote breast milk is possible by controlling both positive and negative factors that affect the success and duration of breastfeeding. In order to control the physical problems associated with breastfeeding, existing approaches in the literature for pain management such as fullness of the breasts due to increased lactation, poor positioning during breastfeeding, backaches. Kinesio taping is one of these methods, and since it does not have any pharmacological content, it is a practice that does not have side effects on breastfeeding and lactation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Mothers who have babies between 0-6 months and are actively breastfeeding
  • Primiparous mothers
  • Mothers who complain of back pain due to breastfeeding (Getting 6 points or more on VAS in the mothers' own evaluation)

Exclusion criteria

  • Mothers with premature babies or babies with congenital anomalies
  • Mothers taking painkillers
  • Mothers diagnosed with posture disorders or skeletal system disorders
  • Mothers whose breastfeeding is contraindicated
  • Mothers whose breast milk has stopped
  • Mothers who have other pain complaints in addition to back pain (such as nipple cracks, mastitis pain, etc.)

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio taping with angle and tension

Other

Kinesio taping by applying angle and tension to back muscle

Primary outcomes

  1. 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.

    Time frame: Average 2 weeks

    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.

  2. Mother Introduction Form

    Time frame: Average 2 weeks

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. 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.

    Time frame: Average 2 weeks

    • LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnosis and Evaluation Scale: LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnosis Scale: L; Latch on the breast A; seeing/hearing the baby's swallowing movement (Audible swallowing) T; Type of the nipple C; comfort of the mother's breast and nipple (Comfort breast/nipple) H; It is the holding position of the baby (Hold/Help). A Turkish reliability study of the tool was conducted by Yenal and Okumuş, and it was found to be a suitable and reliable diagnostic tool for use. Each item is worth 0-2 points and the total score is a maximum of 10 points. A lower score indicates a need for support in breastfeeding.

  2. 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.

    Time frame: Average 2 weeks

    • Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (EÖS): The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is 14 and the maximum score is 70. A higher score indicates higher breastfeeding self-efficacy. The Turkish validity and reliability study of the scale was conducted by Tokat and Okumuş.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Other

Collaborators

  • Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University
  • Selcuk University

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Applying Kinesio Tape on Back Pain, Breastfeeding Success and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Levels in Mothers: Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 30, 2023
Registry last updated
Jul 3, 2025

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