Chest Wall InjuryNCT05753982
Infuence of Kinesiotaping on Pulmonary Function Improvement in Multiple Rib Fracture
A study testing Kinesiotape placement in people with Chest Wall Injury, run by University Medical Centre Ljubljana at 1 site in Slovenia.
Trial summary
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chest Wall Injury
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotape placement
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSlovenia
- Study dates
- 27 Aug 2022to 31 Jan 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Unilateral chest wall injury with multiple rib fracture (< 5 ribs)
- Signed informed consent
Who cannot join
- Minors
- Pregnant women
- Contraindications of using kinesiotapes
- Contraindications to perform spirometry (lung function tests)
- Inability to cooperate
- Chest drains
- Pneumothorax
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
Read the detailed description
Chest wall injury changes the function of chest wall muscles and other structures, which in turn influences respiratory function and cause significant pain.
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
- Conditions
- Chest Wall Injury
- Being tested
- Kinesiotape placement
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesiotape placementOther
Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| kinesiotape | Experimental | Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain. Receives: Other: Kinesiotape placement |
| control | Placebo comparator | No kinesiotape, standard of care Receives: Other: Kinesiotape placement |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Improved spirometry tests
Improvement in lung function using spirometry
Measured: 2 days
Secondary outcomes (1)
Reduction in opioid consumption
Reduction in consumtion of opioid analgetic drugs
Measured: 2 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Mar 2023
- Study start27 Aug 2022
- Primary completion31 Jan 2024
- Study completion31 Jan 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chest Wall InjuryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Medical Centre LjubljanaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Marko Zlicar, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05753982
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Kinesiotape_RT
- Status last verified
- Feb 2024
- First submitted
- 22 Feb 2023
- Last updated
- 6 Feb 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Feb 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Infuence of Kinesiotaping on Pulmonary Function Improvement in Multiple Rib Fracture
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05753982
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Kinesiotape_RT
- Conditions
- Chest Wall Injury
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Centre LjubljanaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Mar 2023 (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.
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
Detailed description
Chest wall injury changes the function of chest wall muscles and other structures, which in turn influences respiratory function and cause significant pain.
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| kinesiotape | Experimental | Other: Kinesiotape placementPlacement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain. |
| control | Placebo comparator | Other: Kinesiotape placementNo kinesiotape, standard of care |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Unilateral chest wall injury with multiple rib fracture (< 5 ribs)
- Signed informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Minors
- Pregnant women
- Contraindications of using kinesiotapes
- Contraindications to perform spirometry (lung function tests)
- Inability to cooperate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotape placementPlacement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain. | Other | control, kinesiotape |
Primary outcome
Improved spirometry tests
Time frame: 2 days
Improvement in lung function using spirometry
1 secondary outcome
Reduction in opioid consumption
Time frame: 2 days
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 6 Feb 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesiotape placement in people with Chest Wall Injury, run by University Medical Centre Ljubljana at 1 site in Slovenia.
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 6 Feb 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 Slovenia. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
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?
Improved spirometry tests (time frame: 2 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 6 Feb 2024.