Influence of Kinesio-Taping on wound-healing aufter thoracic surgery

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Pain after sternotomy; R07.1; Chest pain on breathing

• Registration Number: DRKS00006753
• Lead Sponsor: Klinik für kardiovaskuläre ChirurgieUniversitätsklinikum Düsseldorf

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-02-22
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 39

Inclusion Criteria

Surgery: Sternotomy

Exclusion Criteria

Allergy to acrylic glue, parchment skin, psoriasis, sore skin rashes in tapingareas

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain reduction is measured by a pain assessment tool daily during hospitalization.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Safty and feasability during daily hospital routine is evaluated after the trial by evaluating the needed time and possible adverse effects.