The action of Elastic Bandage on pain, edema and functional capacity in women after cesarean section

Effect of Abdominal Taping on pain, edema and functional capacity in women in the immediate post-partum period by cesarean section: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-108sskhg

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-05

Start date

2026-02-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

Cesarean Section

Interventions

This is a single-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial with concealed allocation into two groups. Ninety-eight participants will be recruited from the Medical Center-Health Complex (UMC) Hospita

s Health Laboratory of the Federal University of Uberlândia. Before the intervention and 7 to 10 days after delivery, participants will be assessed for the primary outcome of pain intensity and the se

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female participants. Age between 18 and 45 years. Be in the immediate postpartum period (first 48 hours). Surgical delivery route (cesarean section) of a single fetus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of significant muscle dysfunctions. Presence of skin lesions in the abdominal region. Presence of dehiscence, necrosis and/or opening of stitches in the scar incision. Allergies to elastic bandage. Presence of neurological and/or cognitive deficiencies that prevent understanding of the proposed procedures

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To investigate the effects of intra-hospital application of abdominal lymphatic taping on pain, edema and functional capacity of postpartum women after cesarean section.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the effects of lymphatic taping and no application of lymphatic taping on reducing pain and edema, and improving functional capacity in women after cesarean section. To assess participant satisfaction with the intervention.	—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactRafaela de Oliveira

Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

rafaela_lopes_oli@yahoo.com.br+55-34-997743132

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026