A study on kinesio tape for reducing pain and swelling after wisdom tooth surgery.
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Impacted teeth,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2025/06/089366
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Sakshi Mishra
- Brief Summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping on post-operative recovery following surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. Patients undergoing lower wisdom tooth extraction will be randomly allocated into two groups: one receiving elastic therapeutic taping (Kinesio Tape) over the jaw area, and the other receiving standard post-operative care. The study will compare outcomes such as swelling, pain, and mouth opening during the recovery period to assess whether Kinesio Taping improves healing and reduces post-operative complications.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 122
Inclusion Criteria
- South Indian patients aged 18-60 years.
- Scheduled for surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.
- Asymptomatic patients without any general diseases.
- Patients willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Contraindications to surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.
- History of allergies to adhesive tapes or components of Kinesio Tape.
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- Patients unable to provide informed consent or participate in follow-up assessment.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method -Pain levels assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Preoperative, day 1, day 7 -Swelling measured using standardized techniques. (tape measure) Preoperative, day 1, day 7 -Trismus evaluated by measuring inter-incisal opening. Preoperative, day 1, day 7 -Quality of life assessed using validated questionnaires (modified UW-QoL v4) Preoperative, day 1, day 7
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Meenakshi Ammal Dental college and hospital chennai
🇮🇳Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India
Meenakshi Ammal Dental college and hospital chennai🇮🇳Chennai, TAMIL NADU, IndiaDr Sakshi S MishraPrincipal investigator9730370202sakshim2099@gmail.com