Hilotherapy versus Kinesio taping for recovery after bimaxillary jaw surgery
Comparison of the Effects of Hilotherapy and Kinesio Taping on Edema, Pain, and Trismus After Orthognathic Surgery
This study will test whether kinesio taping or hilotherapy reduces swelling, pain, and limited mouth opening in adults after bimaxillary orthognathic (jaw) surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Bağcılar) |
| Trial ID | NCT07006610 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Forty-four otherwise healthy adults scheduled for bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I + BSSRO) will be randomized to receive either kinesio taping for five days or hilotherapy for 48 hours after surgery. Outcomes including pain (VAS), trismus measured by mouth opening, and facial edema measured by tape and 3D scanning will be recorded at multiple postoperative time points. The randomized controlled design compares the magnitude and time course of recovery between the two adjunctive therapies. The goal is to determine which non‑pharmacologic intervention provides faster or greater relief of postoperative complications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18–50 without systemic disease who are scheduled for bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I + BSSRO) and can attend follow-up visits.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic disease or on immunosuppressive medication, those with a known allergy to kinesio tape, facial anatomical deformities preventing measurement, or inability to attend follow-up appointments are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could identify a simple, low‑risk adjunct—either kinesio taping or facial cooling—that shortens recovery and reduces pain, swelling, and limited mouth opening after jaw surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous small trials and case series suggest that kinesio taping and localized cooling can reduce postoperative swelling and pain after maxillofacial procedures, but direct randomized comparisons are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to undergo bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I + BSSRO) * Age between 18 and 50 years * No systemic disease * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic disease or immunosuppressive medication * Known allergy to kinesio tape * Inability to attend follow-up appointments * Facial anatomical deformities preventing measurement
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Bağcılar
- Istanbul Medipol University Mega Hospital — Istanbul, Bağcılar, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ozge Sen, PhD Student
- Email: ozge.sen@std.medipol.edu.tr
- Phone: +905392179460
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.