Stretchy tape may replace painkillers for heart surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT06910215
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether elastic therapeutic taping can reduce pain after open-heart surgery (CABG). 195 patients were randomly assigned to receive real tape, placebo tape, or another supportive treatment near the surgical site. Neither patients nor researchers knew who got which treatment. Pain levels, sleep quality, and anxiety were measured over two days. The tape is safe and non-invasive, offering a potential drug-free pain management option.
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
elastic therapeutic taping
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage pain after heart surgery, helping patients recover faster and with less discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study. The tape may not reduce pain significantly compared to placebo, and results may not apply to all heart surgery patients.
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