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Hilotherapy vs. Kinesio Taping in Orthognathic Surgery Recovery
Sponsor: Medipol University
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.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Hilotherapy and Kinesio Taping on Edema, Pain, and Trismus After Orthognathic Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2024-09-15
Completion Date
2025-07-15
Last Updated
2025-06-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Kinesio Tex® Gold Taping
Elastic kinesio tape applied postoperatively to the facial region and left in place for 5 days.
Hilotherm® Facial Cooling System
A polyurethane facial mask delivering continuous +17°C water cooling for 48 hours post-surgery.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Medipol University Mega Hospital
Istanbul, Bağcılar, Turkey (Türkiye)