RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07023042

Kinesio-Taping vs. Usual Care for Malignant Bowel Obstruction With Ascites

Treatment of Kinesio-taping Versus Usual Care for Patients of Malignant Bowel Obstruction and Ascites With Persistent Severe Symptoms After Surgery, Medication and Nasogastric Tube: a Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jun 17, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether abdominal Kinesio-taping is a feasible and effective way to relieve symptoms in patients with malignant bowel obstruction and ascites who still have severe symptoms after surgery, medication, or nasogastric tube treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can abdominal Kinesio-taping reduce the severity of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea, in these patients? * Is abdominal Kinesio-taping a safe and practical treatment option for this patient group? Participants in this study are adults with cancer who have been diagnosed with malignant bowel obstruction and ascites, and whose symptoms have not improved after standard medical treatments. People who are allergic to tape, have abdominal wounds, are pregnant, or are unable to provide consent will not be included. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: * The Kinesio-taping group will receive standard care for malignant bowel obstruction plus abdominal Kinesio-taping, applied by trained professionals using a standardized procedure. * The control group will receive standard care only. The main outcomes measured will be changes in symptom severity using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) modified for ascites, as well as abdominal girth and pain medication use. Symptoms and side effects will be closely monitored to ensure safety. The information from this study may help determine whether Kinesio-taping can be an additional, safe, and effective option for managing symptoms in patients with advanced cancer who have malignant bowel obstruction and ascites.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a special athletic tape (Kinesio tape) applied to the belly can help relieve symptoms like pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting in cancer patients who develop a bowel blockage with fluid buildup in the abdomen. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You have a confirmed cancer in the abdomen or nearby area - You have been diagnosed with a malignant bowel obstruction with fluid buildup (ascites) in the lower digestive tract - You still have severe symptoms after trying surgery, medication, or a stomach tube - You are able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant abdominal wounds that prevent tape from being applied - You have an allergy to Kinesio tape - You are pregnant - You are unable to make your own decisions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERAbdominal Kinesio taping

Application of medical-grade Kinesio tape (NKH-50R) to the abdomen using a standardized circular technique, in addition to standard care for malignant bowel obstruction and ascites. Tape is applied by trained professionals after a skin sensitivity test and changed every three days or as needed. The procedure avoids open wounds and tumor sites. Participants and caregivers are educated on tape care and removal.

OTHERStandard Care Arm

Standard palliative care for malignant bowel obstruction and ascites, including symptom management, nutritional support, and medical treatment according to institutional protocols.


Locations(1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan

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