How elastic bandaging and compression garments influence pain, wound healing and pelvic activation in the post-cesarean period

Effect of Elastic Bandaging compared to Compression Garments on pain, wound healing and pelvic activation in the post-Cesarean period: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-7py4drm

Enrollment

Registered

2026-07-09

Start date

2025-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Wound Healing

Interventions

This is a randomized clinical trial with a quantitative approach, consisting of three groups: elastic compression bandage (EBG), panty-type compression garment (GVC), and usual care (CG). Each group c

s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Laboratory (LAFISMA), affiliated with the Department of Physiotherapy at UFPE, in Recife. Cisgender, primiparous women who underwent a cesarean section and are

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cisgender women; Primiparous women; Patients with a definition of cesarean section; Patients with availability to return on the 7th day after delivery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous abdominal and/or urogynecological surgeries, including cesarean section; Rheumatological diseases; Presence of skin lesions or diseases that prevent the application of elastic bandage or compression garment; Intolerance or allergy presented in the sensitivity test to the elastic bandage, if randomized to the GBE; Difficulty in understanding that prevents the research from being carried out

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), which scores from 0 to 10, ranging from no pain to unbearable pain. Pain relief is expected in the elastic bandage group compared to the compression garment and usual care groups. This is the most important outcome for the study;To assess the inflammatory process, thermographic images will be captured with a 0.05°C precision camera with 0.98 emissivity, following standardized protocols regarding image acquisition, room conditions, and patient preparation. Three images of the abdominal region and one of the thigh will be taken as a reference, from approximately one meter away, adjusted after prior training with the team. The room will be closed, air-conditioned (18°C to 25°C), with humidity between 40% and 75%, and with only the evaluator and the patient present. Before the capture, participants will remain for 15 minutes for thermal stabilization and should avoid sun, physical exertion, hot baths, cosmetics, smoking, and caffeine in the hours before. The images will then be analyzed using specific software	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain intensity will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), which scores from 0 to 10, ranging from no pain to unbearable pain. Pain relief is expected in the elastic bandage group compared to the compression garment and usual care groups. This is the most important outcome for the study;To assess the inflammatory process, thermographic images will be captured with a 0.05°C precision camera with 0.98 emissivity, following standardized protocols regarding image acquisition, room conditions, and patient preparation. Three images of the abdominal region and one of the thigh will be taken as a reference, from approximately one meter away, adjusted after prior training with the team. The room will be closed, air-conditioned (18°C to 25°C), with humidity between 40% and 75%, and with only the evaluator and the patient present. Before the capture, participants will remain for 15 minutes for thermal stabilization and should avoid sun, physical exertion, hot baths, cosmetics, smoking, and caffeine in the hours before. The images will then be analyzed using specific software

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
In all groups, the presence of kinesiophobia will be measured using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. This scale consists of a 17-item Likert scale that assesses somatic, activity, and avoidance aspects. To respond to each item, the patient will choose from the following options: strongly disagree, partially disagree, strongly agree, and partially agree, with scores ranging from 1 to 4. The total score ranges from 17 to 68 points, with a higher score corresponding to a greater degree of kinesiophobia. Kinesiophobia is classified as mild (17 to 34 points), moderate (35 to 50 points), or severe (51 to 68 points) (MASCARENHAS, 2018);Presence of urinary symptoms	—

Measure

Time frame

In all groups, the presence of kinesiophobia will be measured using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. This scale consists of a 17-item Likert scale that assesses somatic, activity, and avoidance aspects. To respond to each item, the patient will choose from the following options: strongly disagree, partially disagree, strongly agree, and partially agree, with scores ranging from 1 to 4. The total score ranges from 17 to 68 points, with a higher score corresponding to a greater degree of kinesiophobia. Kinesiophobia is classified as mild (17 to 34 points), moderate (35 to 50 points), or severe (51 to 68 points) (MASCARENHAS, 2018);Presence of urinary symptoms

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Countries

Contacts

Public ContactVitória Camila de Moraes Marques

Departamento de Fisioterapia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

vitoria.mello@ufpe.com+55 (81) 98601-7547

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026