The Effect of Kinesio Taping in Pediatric Surgery

April 2, 2024 updated by: KTO Karatay University

Effectiveness of Kinesio Tape Applied After Open Appendectomy Surgery in Children: Randomized Controlled Study

This study was planned to determine the effect of kinesio taping (KT) applied to the abdominal area after surgery on pain and gas output in children aged 6-12 years who had open appendicitis surgery.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

It is stated that kinesio taping, alone or in combination, is an alternative application for the pain management of various disease and symptom processes. These sources state that kinesion relieves pain and makes movement easier. When the literature was examined, no study could be found examining the effectiveness of kinesio tape application in pain management and flatulence in the post-operative period in children who had appendicitis surgery. For this reason, this study aimed to examine the effect of kinesio taping applied to the abdominal area on pain and gas output after appendicitis surgery in children between the ages of 6-12.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

68

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

  • Turkey
    • Karatay
      • Konya, Karatay, Turkey, 42020
        • University of Health Sciences Konya Health Application and Research Center

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

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Open appendicitis surgery was performed,
  • Are between the ages of 6-12,
  • Conscious, literate and without hearing or speech problems,
  • Children who do not have a mental disorder and agree to participate in the research will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Do not apply analgesic treatment other than routine application.
  • Patients who develop complications during the operation will be excluded from the study.
  • Those with acute appendicitis or Angenesis appendicitis

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: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Kinesio Taping

The taping process will be done immediately after appendicitis surgery. Kinesio taping will continue until child's first gas is released.

In addition to the standard pain management applied in the clinic, Kinesio tape will be applied to children who have had appendicitis surgery.
Other: Kinesio taping
After appendicitis surgery, children will receive Kinesio taping in addition to the standard pain management applied in the clinic.
No Intervention: Control group
The control group will receive standard pain treatment without any intervention. The group will not receive any other intervention.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Kinesio tape applying affects pain in children aged 6-12 years who have appendicitis surgery.
Time Frame: up to 6-24 hours
Visual Analog Scale (VAS): The scale is used to measure pain intensity. The scale consists of a horizontal or vertical ruler, 10 cm or 100 mm long, showing "no pain" at one end and "the most severe pain" possible at the other end. At the left end of the line is the expression "No pain" or "Pain is completely gone", while at the right end is the expression "Unbearable pain" or "There is no decrease in pain".
up to 6-24 hours
Kinesio tape applying affects fear in children aged 6-12 years who have appendicitis surgery.
Time Frame: up to 6-24 hours
It is used to evaluate pain and anxiety in children before and during the procedure.The scale can also be scored by the parent and the researcher. The scale consists of five drawn facial expressions ranging from a neutral expression (0=no anxiety) to a frightened face (4=severe anxiety).
up to 6-24 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Kinesio taping affects gas output time in children aged 6-12 years who have appendicitis surgery
Time Frame: up to 6-24 hours

When the Kinesio Taping ends, children's with appendicitis surgery the Gas exit time will decrease.

1-Gas Exit Form This form consists of two parts. The first part is where the child's surgery discharge time is written. The second part is where the time of the first gas exist is recorded.
up to 6-24 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Collaborators

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
University of Health Sciences Konya Health Application and Research Center

Investigators

  • Study Chair: İbrahim AKKOYUN, Assoc.Prof., University of Health Sciences Konya Health Application and Research Center
  • Principal Investigator: Bayram Sonmez UNUVAR, Ph.D., KTO Karatay University
  • Principal Investigator: Hilal KURT SEZER, Ph.D., Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
  • Principal Investigator: Muzaffer ERDOĞAN, Md., University of Health Sciences Konya Health Application and Research Center
  • Principal Investigator: Sabit DERE, Md., University of Health Sciences Konya Health Application and Research Center
  • Principal Investigator: Merve ASKIN CERAN, M.Sc., KTO KaratayUniversity

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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)

February 25, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 21, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 24, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

April 3, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 3, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2024

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • mac1

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

It will be shared after the article is published

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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