Effects of Kinesiotaping on Respiratory Muscles in Very Preterm Infants

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Preterm; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Premature; Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Neonatal Respiratory Distress
• Interventions: Other: kinesiotaping application

• Registration Number: NCT06285669
• Lead Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on blood gas parameters, respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and pressure limits in preterm infants with RDS who are on NIV. It is hypothesized that the application of kinesio taping to the chest area of preterm infants may improve respiratory functions and oxygenation at the alveolar level, leading to decreased work of breathing, reduced respiratory rate, and improved neonatal stability by promoting respiratory mechanics and enhancing chest expansion.

Detailed Description

Very preterm infants are at high risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), due to surfactant deficiency and weak respiratory muscles. This condition can contribute to respiratory workload and irregular breathing. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Kinesio kinesio-taping technique on the respiratory muscles and diaphragm in very preterm infants undergoing non-invasive.

Twenty-six preterm infants born before the 32nd gestational week and requiring non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support due to RDS, were randomly divided into 2 groups as Kinesio taping group and control group. Kinesio taping was applied by a single physiotherapist to support the intercostal muscles,and, the diaphragm and facilitatory method was used on the respiratory muscles. Kinesio taping was removed just after preterm infants were weaned from noninvasive ventilation. Blood gas parameters, respiratory rate, heart rate, FiO2, FiO2/pO2 ratio, PIP, PEEP values, and length of stay in NIV were recorded before and after 3 days of KT application.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2020-06-30
• Study Completion: 2020-06-30
• Status Verified: 2024-02
• Study First Submitted: 2024-02-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-02-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-02-28
• Study First Posted: 2024-02-29
• Last Update Posted: 2024-02-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

• Preterm infants diagnosed with RDS
• Preterm Infants born under 32 weeks of gestation

Exclusion Criteria

• Sepsis,
• necrotizing enterocolitis,
• metabolic disease,
• severe congenital malformations of the chest and abdominal walls,
• congenital heart disease,
• major congenital anomalies

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
kinesiotape	kinesiotaping application	Kinesio taping was applied by a single physiotherapist to support the intercostal muscles,and, the diaphragm and facilitatory method was used on the respiratory muscles

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Level of pH	through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nilay Çömük Balci; 🇹🇷 Samsun, Atakum, Turkey