Infuence of Kinesiotaping on Pulmonary Function Improvement in Multiple Rib Fracture
February 5, 2024 updated by: Marko Zlicar, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function.
It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
Study Overview
Detailed Description
Chest wall injury changes the function of chest wall muscles and other structures, which in turn influences respiratory function and cause significant pain.
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
40
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Unilateral chest wall injury with multiple rib fracture (< 5 ribs)
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Minors
- Pregnant women
- Contraindications of using kinesiotapes
- Contraindications to perform spirometry (lung function tests)
- Inability to cooperate
- Chest drains
- Pneumothorax
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: kinesiotape
Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain.
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Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain.
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Placebo Comparator: control
No kinesiotape, standard of care
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Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Improved spirometry tests
Time Frame: 2 days
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Improvement in lung function using spirometry
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2 days
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Reduction in opioid consumption
Time Frame: 2 days
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Reduction in consumtion of opioid analgetic drugs
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2 days
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
August 27, 2022
Primary Completion (Actual)
January 31, 2024
Study Completion (Actual)
January 31, 2024
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
February 22, 2023
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
February 22, 2023
First Posted (Actual)
March 3, 2023
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimated)
February 6, 2024
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
February 5, 2024
Last Verified
February 1, 2024
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- Kinesiotape_RT
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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