Using Kinesio Tape to Manage Pain After Gynecological Surgery
The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Pain Management in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if Kinesio tape can help reduce pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery for women with benign conditions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Mersin University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Mersin and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06648811 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of Kinesio tape in reducing postoperative pain for patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgeries. Kinesio tape is a widely used method in various medical fields for pain relief, and this trial aims to assess its specific impact on pain management in this surgical context. By comparing pain levels in patients who receive Kinesio tape treatment to those who do not, the study seeks to contribute valuable insights to the existing medical literature on pain management techniques. The trial will include adult female patients with benign gynecological conditions who meet specific eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult females over 18 years old with benign gynecological conditions undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 18, male, have malignancies, or have undergone prior abdominal surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive method for reducing pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive results for Kinesio tape in pain management in other surgical contexts, suggesting potential success in this application as well.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * being older than 18 years old female gender benign gynecologic conditions patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery patients who do not have any predisposing factors that aggreviate pain no history of malignancy no prior abdominal surgery patients who do not regularly take antiinflammatory medication patients who give permission to participate Exclusion Criteria: * being younger than 18 years old non-female gender having malignancies patients who underwent laparatomy patients with predisposing factors that aggrevate pain having prior abdominal surgery patients taking regular antiinflammatory medications who do not want to participate
Where this trial is running
Mersin and 1 other locations
- Mersin University — Mersin, Turkey (Recruiting)
- Mersin University — Mersin, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hakan Aytan, Professor, M.D.
- Email: drhakanaytan@yahoo.com
- Phone: +905056833866
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.