Influence of Kinesiology Taping Application on Severity of Signs and Symptoms in Breast Engorgement.

Last updated: August 5, 2020
Sponsor: Żelazna Medical Centre, LLC
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03985579
24/2019
  • Ages 18-45
  • Female

Study Summary

The aim of the research is to asses the efficacy of kinesiology taping application in breast engorgement in early postpartum stage.

Kinesiology application will be performed by women's health physiotherapist. Patient's perceived improvement and milk outflow following application will be assessed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • cesarian section or vaginal delivery

  • delivery between 37 and 41 gestational week

  • signs and symptoms of breast engorgement (significant increase of breast between 2ndand 10th day postpartum, pain, obstructed milk outflow)

  • VAS 4 and more

  • volume of milk outflow less than 20ml

  • 6 point self-rated engorgement scale between 3 and 6

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • age less than 18 and more than 45

  • patients after extensive surgical breast intervention or having breast implants

  • allergy to kinesiology taping

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Study Start date:
July 01, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
December 01, 2020

Connect with a study center

  • Żelazna Medical Centre, St. Sophia Hospital

    Warsaw, 01-004
    Poland

    Active - Recruiting

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