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Tape to tame Post-Surgery face swelling?

NCT ID NCT07764731

Symptom relief Sponsor: Melek Volkan Yazici Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether applying Kinesio tape to the face after bimaxillary jaw surgery can reduce swelling and pain better than standard compression taping. Adults undergoing this surgery will receive either Kinesio tape or regular tape alongside routine cold therapy. Researchers will measure facial swelling and pain at several points after surgery to see if the elastic tape offers extra 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 taping (elastic therapeutic tape) applied to the face after surgery
What this could lead to
If effective, Kinesio taping could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease facial swelling and pain after jaw surgery, potentially speeding recovery and improving comfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The tape might not provide meaningful benefit over standard care, and some people may experience skin irritation or discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals older than 18 years of age. * Patients scheduled to undergo elective bimaxillary orthognathic surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals receiving regular medication. * Individuals with a diagnosed mental disorder. * Individuals with coagulopathy. * Individuals with diabetes mellitus. * Individuals with a chronic infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Bimaxillar surgery Kinesio taping Orthognathic surgery Pain Pain management Quality of life Swelling

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry

    Ankara, Cankaya, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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