The effect of Kinesio tape on pain reduction after thoracotomies.

The effect of Kinesio tape on pain reduction after thoracotomies. - KTnTc

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00031051

Enrollment

Registered

2023-03-08

Start date

2017-05-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

CPT code 32100

Interventions

Group 1: In the intervention group, Kinesio tapes (diaphragm, scalenus, supraspinatus, rhomboideus and lymphatic tape) will be applied postoperatively, affecting the respiratory muscles and lymphatic

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients after thoracotomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Minimally invasive thoracotomy - Skin diseases in the area to be taped - Allergy to tape (acrylic)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain reduction after thoracotomy with kinesio tape using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and individual analgesic consumption during the immediate 5 day course.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Improvement of postoperative lung function (6 weeks postoperative) - Feasibility of taping during clinical routine workflow - Personnel/material costs	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJiri Kasperek

Fachkrankenhaus Coswig GmbH, Abteilung Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie

kasperek@fachkrankenhaus-coswig.de+49352365353

Outcome results

None listed

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