Tape it away: simple sticky strip might ease Post-Surgery pain
NCT ID NCT06648811
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether applying kinesio tape after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery can reduce pain. Fifty-four women participated, with some receiving the tape plus standard pain care and others receiving only standard care. Pain levels were measured using a visual scale. The goal is to see if this easy-to-use tape offers extra pain relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- kinesio tape
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 54 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the tape might not provide meaningful pain relief beyond standard care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mersin University
Mersin, 33110, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Mersin University
Mersin, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)
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