Kinesio taping for pain after cesarean section
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether Kinesio taping, a special stretchy tape placed on the skin, can help reduce pain after a Cesarean section. If you've recently had a C-section, this may offer a drug-free way to manage discomfort.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 45 years old
- Have had a Cesarean section with a horizontal (side-to-side) incision
- Received spinal or epidural anesthesia (numbing medicine in your back)
- Be in good general health (classified as ASA I or II)
- Have no skin conditions or allergies, and be able to communicate openly
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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