Pain relief after kinesiology tape application in rib fracturs

Comparative evaluation of Kinesiotaping and Conventional Management versus Conventional Management alone in detecting pain in patients with thoracic trauma: A Randomised Controlled Trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/066938

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: S224- Multiple fractures of ribs

Interventions

Intervention1: Kinesio group (Kt group): Kinesiotape and Conventional Management in detecting pain in patients with thoracic trauma Control Intervention1: conventional group (Ct group): Conventional M

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18-65years 2.Isolated chest trauma patients without need for ICD 3.Involving up to 5 rib fracture either side 4.Presenting within 24 hours of their injuries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients on mechanical ventilator 2.Patients with more than 5 rib fractures unilaterally or 1st ,2nd and 12th rib fracture 3.Flail Chest 4.Patients with chest trauma who need ICD. 5.Patients with comorbidities like diabetes, dermatological disorders, and hematological disorders. • Female patient having anterior rib fracture • Patients who have not given consent for the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.To compare pain score on visual analogue score (VAS) after kinesiotaping along with conventional management vs pain score with conventional management only.Timepoint: Baseline 6 hours 12 hours 24 hours 48 hours	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pulmonary function test Sequential clinical assessment of respiratory function (SCARF score)Timepoint: Baseline 6 hours 12 hours 48 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Subodh Kumar

JPNATC, AIIMS, New Delhi

subodh6@gmail.com09810202776

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026