Tape trick eases heart surgery pain in new study

NCT ID NCT07098962

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested if KinesioTaping (a special elastic tape) placed around chest tube sites can lower pain after heart surgery. 100 adults who had planned heart surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method helps with pain and recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital

    Kastamonu, Kastamonu, 37200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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