Thoracic KT on Pulmonary Function Ichildren with Pneumonia
ConditionPneumonia Childhood
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age4-7
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
This study aimed to investigate the effect of thoracic kinesio-tape on Pulmonary Functions, time to clinical resolution and respiratory rate and arterial oxygen saturation in children with pneumonia.
Thirty children with pneumonia from both sexes with age ranged from 4 to 7 years participated in this study. The patients were divided into two equal groups (study and control groups), control group received selected chest physiotherapy exercise. Study group received the same selected physical therapy program given to control group in addition to thoracic kinesio-tape three days per week for two weeks.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children with age between aged 4 years to 7 years hospitalized with pneumonia and they assemble all the clinical and radiological criteria for pneumonia
Children with normal thoracic spine
Children with stable hemodynamic status
Children with no previous history of thoracic surgery, thoracic deformities rib fracture or any condition that make it difficult to apply the KT.
Disqualifiers
Children with chest drain
Children with vision or auditory problems
Bone fragility or rib fractures
Children with reports of allergic skin reactions to the use of adhesive bandages, plasters, or other adhesive materials
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- kinesotape
- Chest physiotherapy exercises
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov