The Effect of Kinesiology Tape Application on Functional Level and Respiratory Function in Intensive Care Unit Patients

NCT ID: NCT06597136

Last Updated: 2024-09-19

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

48 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-09-15

Study Completion Date

2024-11-10

Brief Summary

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Investigation of the effects of respiratory muscles on the early functional system and respiratory function in the kinesiological period in intensive care patients.

Detailed Description

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Weakness of respiratory muscles delays weaning from the ventilator, prolongs hospital stay and increases treatment costs. Conventional treatments for respiratory muscles reverse these negative effects. Kinesiology taping has effects that support the muscle to which it is applied, increase circulation and improve its function. Studies have shown positive effects of kinesiology taping applied to COPD patients, and in light of this, it has been predicted that its application to intensive care patients will be beneficial. The results of our study will shed light on the rehabilitation of patients in intensive care and contribute to the literature.

In this study, the investigators aimed to increase the activation of respiratory muscles by taking advantage of the benefits of kinesiology taping in addition to conventional treatment.

Our study, which included a total of 48 participants will consist of 4 groups. Only conventional treatment will be applied to the 1st group, diaphragmatic kinesiology taping will be applied to the 2nd group in addition to conventional treatment, kinesiological taping to the accessory respiratory muscles will be applied to the 3rd group and sham taping will be applied to the 4th group.

Conditions

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İntensive Care Patients

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors
In the 1st group, only conventional treatment will be applied, in the 2nd group, diaphragmatic kinesiology taping will be applied in addition to conventional treatment, in the 3rd group, kinesiological taping will be applied to the auxiliary respiratory muscles in addition to conventional treatment, and in the 4th group, sham taping will be applied.

Study Groups

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Diaphragmatic kinesiology taping

The taping on the diaphragm from the abdomen was performed when the participant was standing and breathed-out and the body was in extension. The base of the tape was about 1 inch below the xiphoid process area. Then the arms were lifted above the head and, with maximum deep inspiration and after maximum rib cage expansion, the tails were applied with 10% tension on the rib cage. Diaphragmatic kinesiology taping will be applied in addition to conventional treatment for 3 days.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the application, vital signs, respiratory muscle strength, grip strength, blood gas analysis, dyspnea and fatigue will be evaluated. Additionally, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS), Non-Verbal Pain Scale, Glaskow coma scale, Physical Function Test in Intensive Care (PFIT)- CPax (Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool) scales will be used.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Diaphragmatic kinesiology taping

Intervention Type OTHER

The taping on the diaphragm from the abdomen was performed when the participant was standing and breathed-out and the body was in extension. The base of the tape was about 1 inch below the xiphoid process area. Then the arms were lifted above the head and, with maximum deep inspiration and after maximum rib cage expansion, the tails were applied with 10% tension on the rib cage. Diaphragmatic kinesiology taping will be applied in addition to conventional treatment for 3 days.

Accessory respiratory muscle kinesiology taping

Tapings of the accessory inspiratory muscles were applied in a sitting posture. Sternocleidomastoideus taping was applied when the neck of the participant was in lateral flexion to the opposite side to be taped and in rotation to the same side; and anterior and medius scalene tapings were applied when the neck of the participant was in the lateral flexion position to the opposite side to be taped. Tapings were repeated on the opposite side.Taping was applied to accessory expiratory muscles in the supine position. While the participant was supporting one leg in the hip and knee flexion position on the bed, the other leg was extended from the bed and the hip was kept in the extension position. The obliquus externus muscle was taped on the side with hip-knee flexion and the obliquus internus muscle was taped on the side with hip extension.In addition to conventional treatment, kinesiology taping will be applied to the accessory respiratory muscles for 3 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Accessory respiratory muscle kinesiology taping

Intervention Type OTHER

Tapings of the accessory inspiratory muscles were applied in a sitting posture. Sternocleidomastoideus taping was applied when the neck of the participant was in lateral flexion to the opposite side to be taped and in rotation to the same side; and anterior and medius scalene tapings were applied when the neck of the participant was in the lateral flexion position to the opposite side to be taped. Tapings were repeated on the opposite side.Taping was applied to accessory expiratory muscles in the supine position. While the participant was supporting one leg in the hip and knee flexion position on the bed, the other leg was extended from the bed and the hip was kept in the extension position. The obliquus externus muscle was taped on the side with hip-knee flexion and the obliquus internus muscle was taped on the side with hip extension.In addition to conventional treatment, kinesiology taping will be applied to the accessory respiratory muscles for 3 days.

Sham kinesiology taping

Sham kinesiology taping will be applied for 3 days. Sham KT was performed with the same taping material. A 2-blocked I strip was applied vertically to the sternum. The same procedures were followed.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the application, vital signs, respiratory muscle strength, grip strength, blood gas analysis, dyspnea and fatigue will be evaluated. Additionally, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS), Non-Verbal Pain Scale, Glaskow coma scale, Physical Function Test in Intensive Care (PFIT)- CPax (Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool) scales will be used.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Sham kinesiology taping

Intervention Type OTHER

Sham kinesiology taping will be applied for 3 days. Sham KT was performed with the same taping material. A 2-blocked I strip was applied vertically to the sternum. The same procedures were followed.

Control Group

Conventional treatment will be applied in the control group. Participants' vital signs, respiratory muscle strength, grip strength, blood gas analysis, dyspnea and fatigue will be evaluated. Additionally, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS), Non-Verbal Pain Scale, Glaskow coma scale, Physical Function Test in Intensive Care (PFIT)- CPax (Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool) scales will be used.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Diaphragmatic kinesiology taping

The taping on the diaphragm from the abdomen was performed when the participant was standing and breathed-out and the body was in extension. The base of the tape was about 1 inch below the xiphoid process area. Then the arms were lifted above the head and, with maximum deep inspiration and after maximum rib cage expansion, the tails were applied with 10% tension on the rib cage. Diaphragmatic kinesiology taping will be applied in addition to conventional treatment for 3 days.

Intervention Type OTHER

Accessory respiratory muscle kinesiology taping

Tapings of the accessory inspiratory muscles were applied in a sitting posture. Sternocleidomastoideus taping was applied when the neck of the participant was in lateral flexion to the opposite side to be taped and in rotation to the same side; and anterior and medius scalene tapings were applied when the neck of the participant was in the lateral flexion position to the opposite side to be taped. Tapings were repeated on the opposite side.Taping was applied to accessory expiratory muscles in the supine position. While the participant was supporting one leg in the hip and knee flexion position on the bed, the other leg was extended from the bed and the hip was kept in the extension position. The obliquus externus muscle was taped on the side with hip-knee flexion and the obliquus internus muscle was taped on the side with hip extension.In addition to conventional treatment, kinesiology taping will be applied to the accessory respiratory muscles for 3 days.

Intervention Type OTHER

Sham kinesiology taping

Sham kinesiology taping will be applied for 3 days. Sham KT was performed with the same taping material. A 2-blocked I strip was applied vertically to the sternum. The same procedures were followed.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Individuals receiving inpatient treatment in intensive care who volunteer to participate in the research or who are allowed by their first-degree relatives if they are unconscious,
* Being over 18 years of age
* Being eligible to receive physiotherapy and rehabilitation from an intensive care physician
* Are in clinically stable condition

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with coagulation disorders (PT (Prothrombin Time); INR (International Normalized Ratio) value higher than 1.5 and platelet amount less than 50,000 m³)
* Patients with signs of increased intracranial pressure
* Skin wounds, ulcerations, allergic reactions
* Patients in contact isolation due to infection
* In shock
* Having malignancy
* Having multiple organ failure
* Having visual impairment
* Patients who are unconscious
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Istinye University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Yasemin Çırak

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Yasemin Çırak, Prof Dr.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

İstinye University

Central Contacts

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ELİF ÖRSELOĞLU, Msc

Role: CONTACT

0905352211627

References

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Other Identifiers

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IstinyeU-ORSELOGLU-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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