Kinesiotaping in Trauma for Acute Shoulder and Chest Wall Injuries Comparing Kinesiotape, Sham Tape, and No Tape Alongside Standard Treatment

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effect of kinesiotaping on pain relief in adults with acute traumatic injuries to the shoulder or chest wall. The study compares kinesiotaping, sham taping, and no taping, alongside standard treatment with oral pain medication and a sling for shoulder injuries. It focuses on whether kinesiotaping provides meaningful pain reduction and improves comfort and patient satisfaction compared to placebo or no additional taping. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: kinesiotaping, sham taping without elasticity, or no taping. All groups receive standard care with oral analgesics and a sling if applicable. The study measures pain at multiple time points: 15 minutes, 1 week, 3 weeks, and 8 weeks after treatment. Secondary outcomes include skin reactions, analgesic use, activity levels, patient comfort, satisfaction, and the need for physiotherapy. Patients will be assessed using pain scales and questionnaires at emergency department visits and follow-up intervals. Researchers will monitor pain reduction, skin condition, independence, activity patterns, and satisfaction up to 8 weeks. The study expects no serious complications due to the non-invasive nature of taping and the limited severity of injuries. Participation involves pain evaluations, questionnaires, and monitoring of analgesic use and physiotherapy needs.

Kinesiotaping in Trauma