Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Elastic Therapeutic Taping on Post-Sternotomy Pain in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Conditions:
Postoperative Pain
Sternotomy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research study aims to find out whether elastic therapeutic taping can help reduce pain after heart surgery, specifically coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which is done using a surgical cu...
Detailed Description
This randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy of elastic therapeutic taping in reducing post-sternotomy pain in patients undergoing elective coronary arte...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 75 years
- Undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery via sternotomy
- Able to understand and communicate effectively
- Willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Presence of dermatological conditions or open wounds in the sternotomy area
- History of allergy to elastic therapeutic tape or adhesive materials
- Diagnosis of neurological or psychiatric conditions that may affect pain perception
- Currently taking medications that significantly alter pain sensitivity (e.g., neuropathic pain medications)
- Participation in another interventional clinical study within the past 30 days
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 22 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 24 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
195 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06910215
Start Date
January 22 2025
End Date
December 24 2025
Last Update
December 31 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye), 14030