Rib FracturesPhase 2/3NCT06222320
Kinesiotaping Method for Rib Fractures
A Phase 2/3 study testing Kinesiotaping and Painkillers in people with Rib Fractures and Pain, Chest, run by Kastamonu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Kinesiotaping is used as a physiotherapy method to reduce muscle pain. In this technique, kinesiotaping tapes are attached to the relevant parts of the body. Patients experience serious pain in rib fractures. Kinesiotaping technique can potentially reduce pain by contributing to external stabilization of the ribs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Rib Fractures, Pain, Chest
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotaping and Painkillers
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 24 Jan 2024to 1 Oct 2024
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Isolated thoracic injury within the last 24 hours
- Patients aged 18-100 years
Who cannot join
- Hemothorax and pneumothorax requiring intervention
- Injury severity index>16
- Asthma and COPD
- Tape allergy
- Loss of consciousness (GCS <15)
- Incapacitated patients
- Fracture of rib number 1-3
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: Randomized Prospective Study
Kinesiotaping is used as a physiotherapy method to reduce muscle pain. In this technique, kinesiotaping tapes are attached to the relevant parts of the body. Patients experience serious pain in rib fractures. Kinesiotaping technique can potentially reduce pain by contributing to external stabilization of the ribs. In this study, patients with isolated rib fractures will be divided into two groups. The first group will be treated with kinesiotaping technique and routine painkillers. The second group will receive routine painkiller treatment. Pain scores between both groups will be compared.
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Pain, Chest
- Being tested
- Kinesiotaping, Painkillers
- Medical subject headings
- Rib Fractures, Chest Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KinesiotapingOther
Also called Kinesio Tape
Kinesiotaping will be applied to patients in this group in addition to painkillers. Kinesiotaping is a physical therapy technique used to treat muscle pain. It is performed with kinesiotaping tapes attached to the skin. These bands are removed after 4-5 days.
PainkillersDrug
Also called Paracetamol, Dexketoprofen
Patients in this group will be treated with painkillers consisting of paracetamol and dexketoprofen.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotaping group | Experimental | Kinesiotaping will be applied to patients in this group in addition to painkillers. Receives: Other: Kinesiotaping |
| Routine treatment group | Active comparator | Patients in this group will be administered painkillers routinely in the hospital. Receives: Drug: Painkillers |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Day 4 Visual Analogue Scale Pain Score
Visual analog scale pain score on the 4th day after rib fracture
Measured: 4 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jan 2024
- Study start24 Jan 2024
- Primary completion1 Oct 2024
- Study completion1 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Rib FracturesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kastamonu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, İsmail DAL, Kastamonu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06222320
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KastamonuU
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Jan 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Yes
Publications
Dal I, Bektas O, Kader S, Bodur G. Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: A Randomized Prospective Study. J Pain Res. 2024 Dec 12;17:4239-4247. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S500974. eCollection 2024.
PubMed 39691747
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: Randomized Prospective Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06222320
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KastamonuU
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Pain, Chest
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kastamonu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Kinesiotaping is used as a physiotherapy method to reduce muscle pain. In this technique, kinesiotaping tapes are attached to the relevant parts of the body. Patients experience serious pain in rib fractures. Kinesiotaping technique can potentially reduce pain by contributing to external stabilization of the ribs. In this study, patients with isolated rib fractures will be divided into two groups. The first group will be treated with kinesiotaping technique and routine painkillers. The second group will receive routine painkiller treatment. Pain scores between both groups will be compared.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotaping group | Experimental | Other: KinesiotapingKinesiotaping will be applied to patients in this group in addition to painkillers. |
| Routine treatment group | Active comparator | Drug: PainkillersPatients in this group will be administered painkillers routinely in the hospital. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Isolated thoracic injury within the last 24 hours
- Patients aged 18-100 years
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Hemothorax and pneumothorax requiring intervention
- Injury severity index>16
- Asthma and COPD
- Tape allergy
- Loss of consciousness (GCS <15)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| KinesiotapingAlso: Kinesio TapeKinesiotaping will be applied to patients in this group in addition to painkillers. Kinesiotaping is a physical therapy technique used to treat muscle pain. It is performed with kinesiotaping tapes attached to the skin. These bands are removed after 4-5 days. | Other | Kinesiotaping group |
| PainkillersAlso: Paracetamol, DexketoprofenPatients in this group will be treated with painkillers consisting of paracetamol and dexketoprofen. | Drug | Routine treatment group |
Primary outcome
Day 4 Visual Analogue Scale Pain Score
Time frame: 4 days
Visual analog scale pain score on the 4th day after rib fracture
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Oct 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39691747Dal I, Bektas O, Kader S, Bodur G. Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: A Randomized Prospective Study. J Pain Res. 2024 Dec 12;17:4239-4247. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S500974. eCollection 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Yes
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2/3 study testing Kinesiotaping and Painkillers in people with Rib Fractures and Pain, Chest, run by Kastamonu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Day 4 Visual Analogue Scale Pain Score (time frame: 4 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06222320, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Oct 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 28 Oct 2026.