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NCT Number: NCT06285669

Effects of Kinesiotaping on Respiratory Muscles in Very Preterm Infants

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on blood gas parameters, respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and pressure limits in preterm infants with RDS who are on NIV. It is hypothesized that the application of kinesio taping to the chest area of preterm infants may improve respiratory functions and oxygenation at the alveolar level, leading to decreased work of breathing, reduced respiratory rate, and improved neonatal stability by promoting respiratory mechanics and enhancing chest expansion.

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Key information

Conditions

Preterm Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Infant, Newborn, Diseases Lung Diseases Neonatal Respiratory Distress Obstetric Labor Complications Obstetric Labor, Premature Pregnancy Complications Premature Premature Birth Pulmonary Atelectasis Respiration Disorders Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Tract Diseases Urogenital Diseases

Age range

1 month–4 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nilay Çömük Balci

Samsun, Atakum, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Very preterm infants are at high risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), due to surfactant deficiency and weak respiratory muscles. This condition can contribute to respiratory workload and irregular breathing. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Kinesio kinesio-taping technique on the respiratory muscles and diaphragm in very preterm infants undergoing non-invasive.

Twenty-six preterm infants born before the 32nd gestational week and requiring non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support due to RDS, were randomly divided into 2 groups as Kinesio taping group and control group. Kinesio taping was applied by a single physiotherapist to support the intercostal muscles,and, the diaphragm and facilitatory method was used on the respiratory muscles. Kinesio taping was removed just after preterm infants were weaned from noninvasive ventilation. Blood gas parameters, respiratory rate, heart rate, FiO2, FiO2/pO2 ratio, PIP, PEEP values, and length of stay in NIV were recorded before and after 3 days of KT application.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Preterm infants diagnosed with RDS
  • Preterm Infants born under 32 weeks of gestation

Exclusion criteria

  • Sepsis,
  • necrotizing enterocolitis,
  • metabolic disease,
  • severe congenital malformations of the chest and abdominal walls,
  • congenital heart disease,
  • major congenital anomalies

Treatment and study plan

kinesiotaping application

Other

kinesiotaping application

Primary outcomes

  1. Level of pH

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Kinesio Taping Applications on Diaphragm, Respiratory Muscles and Chest Wall In Very Preterm Infants On Non-invasive Ventilation

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Feb 29, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 29, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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