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NCT Number: NCT06344897

The Effect of Kinesio Taping in Pediatric Surgery

This study was planned to determine the effect of kinesio taping (KT) applied to the abdominal area after surgery on pain and gas output in children aged 6-12 years who had open appendicitis surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Appendicitis Acute Pain Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Acute Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Surgery

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Health Sciences Konya Health Application and Research Center

Konya, Karatay, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

It is stated that kinesio taping, alone or in combination, is an alternative application for the pain management of various disease and symptom processes. These sources state that kinesion relieves pain and makes movement easier. When the literature was examined, no study could be found examining the effectiveness of kinesio tape application in pain management and flatulence in the post-operative period in children who had appendicitis surgery. For this reason, this study aimed to examine the effect of kinesio taping applied to the abdominal area on pain and gas output after appendicitis surgery in children between the ages of 6-12.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Open appendicitis surgery was performed,
  • Are between the ages of 6-12,
  • Conscious, literate and without hearing or speech problems,
  • Children who do not have a mental disorder and agree to participate in the research will be included.

Exclusion criteria

  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Do not apply analgesic treatment other than routine application.
  • Patients who develop complications during the operation will be excluded from the study.
  • Those with acute appendicitis or Angenesis appendicitis

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Taping

Other

After appendicitis surgery, children will receive Kinesio taping in addition to the standard pain management applied in the clinic.

Primary outcomes

  1. Kinesio tape applying affects pain in children aged 6-12 years who have appendicitis surgery.

    Time frame: up to 6-24 hours

    Visual Analog Scale (VAS): The scale is used to measure pain intensity. The scale consists of a horizontal or vertical ruler, 10 cm or 100 mm long, 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".

  2. Kinesio tape applying affects fear in children aged 6-12 years who have appendicitis surgery.

    Time frame: up to 6-24 hours

    It is used to evaluate pain and anxiety in children before and during the procedure.The scale can also be scored by the parent and the researcher. The scale consists of five drawn facial expressions ranging from a neutral expression (0=no anxiety) to a frightened face (4=severe anxiety).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Kinesio taping affects gas output time in children aged 6-12 years who have appendicitis surgery

    Time frame: up to 6-24 hours

    When the Kinesio Taping ends, children's with appendicitis surgery the Gas exit time will decrease.

    1-Gas Exit Form This form consists of two parts. The first part is where the child's surgery discharge time is written. The second part is where the time of the first gas exist is recorded.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Other

Collaborators

  • Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
  • University of Health Sciences Konya Health Application and Research Center

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Kinesio Tape Applied After Open Appendectomy Surgery in Children: Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Apr 3, 2024
Registry last updated
Apr 3, 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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