Tape over tumors? new study tests Kinesio-Taping for cancer belly pain

NCT ID NCT07023042

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether putting special elastic tape on the belly can help relieve severe pain, bloating, and nausea in people with advanced cancer who have bowel blockage and fluid buildup. 38 adults whose symptoms didn't improve after standard treatments were randomly assigned to get either usual care alone or usual care plus the tape. Researchers measured symptom changes after three days to see if the tape made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Kinesio-taping (medical-grade elastic tape applied to the abdomen)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug option to help manage severe symptoms like pain and bloating in advanced cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be small or due to chance, and the tape cannot treat the underlying cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ascites cancer intestinal obstruction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADVANCED CANCER ASCITES MALIGNANT BOWEL OBSTRUCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 100225, Taiwan

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