The effect of Kinesio tape on pain reduction after thoracotomies.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- CPT code 32100
- Registration Number
- DRKS00031051
- Lead Sponsor
- Fachkrankenhaus Coswig GmbH
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Patients after thoracotomy
Exclusion Criteria
- Minimally invasive thoracotomy
- Skin diseases in the area to be taped
- Allergy to tape (acrylic)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain reduction after thoracotomy with kinesio tape using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and individual analgesic consumption during the immediate 5 day course.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method - Improvement of postoperative lung function (6 weeks postoperative)<br>- Feasibility of taping during clinical routine workflow<br>- Personnel/material costs