Kinesiotaping Method for Rib Fractures

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.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2 / Phase 3

Primary location

Kastamonu University

Kastamonu, 37150, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

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.

Other names: Kinesio Tape

Painkillers

Drug

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

Other names: Paracetamol, Dexketoprofen

Primary outcomes

Day 4 Visual Analogue Scale Pain Score

Time frame: 4 days

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kastamonu University

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Registry information

Official study title

Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: Randomized Prospective Study

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Jan 24, 2024
Registry last updated: Oct 9, 2024

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