Hilotherapy vs. Kinesio Taping in Orthognathic Surgery Recovery
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and hilotherapy on postoperative edema, pain, and trismus in patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.
| Condition(s) | Postoperative Edema, Postoperative Pain, Trismus, Orthognathic Surgery |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and hilotherapy on postoperative edema, pain, and trismus in patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to undergo bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I + BSSRO) * Age between 18 and 50 years * No systemic disease * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic disease or immunosuppressive medication * Known allergy to kinesio tape * Inability to attend follow-up appointments * Facial anatomical deformities preventing measurement |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Medipol University |
| Locations | Istanbul, Bağcılar, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2024-09-15 |
| NCT ID | NCT07006610 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07006610 |