Thoracic KT on Pulmonary Function Ichildren with Pneumonia (NCT06573047) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Thoracic KT on Pulmonary Function Ichildren with Pneumonia
40 participantsStarted 2025-05
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 7 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 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.
Exclusion criteria
. Children with chest drain
. Children with vision or auditory problems
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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pulmonary function
Timeframe: baseline- 5min for each participant
2
Forced vital capacity
Timeframe: baseline- 5min for each participant
3
Forced expiratory volume in one second
Timeframe: baseline- 5min for each participant
4
Forced vital capacity/forced expiratory volume in one second ratio