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NCT Number: NCT05753982

Infuence of Kinesiotaping on Pulmonary Function Improvement in Multiple Rib Fracture

Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.

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Key information

Conditions

Chest Wall Injury

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Medical Centre Ljubljana

Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

About this study

Chest wall injury changes the function of chest wall muscles and other structures, which in turn influences respiratory function and cause significant pain.

Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Unilateral chest wall injury with multiple rib fracture (< 5 ribs)
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Minors
  • Pregnant women
  • Contraindications of using kinesiotapes
  • Contraindications to perform spirometry (lung function tests)
  • Inability to cooperate
  • Chest drains
  • Pneumothorax

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiotape placement

Other

Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain.

Primary outcomes

  1. Improved spirometry tests

    Time frame: 2 days

    Improvement in lung function using spirometry

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reduction in opioid consumption

    Time frame: 2 days

    Reduction in consumtion of opioid analgetic drugs

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Medical Centre Ljubljana

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 3, 2023
Registry last updated
Feb 6, 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.