Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of kinesio taping on acute pain, comfort, and patient satisfaction after cesarean section.Material and Methods: The single-center, participant-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial was conducted between December 2024 and May 2025. The intervention group (n=32) received a kinesio taping application on the lumbar and trochanteric regions, specifically designed to avoid direct incision sensitivity.
The placebo group (n=32) received sham taping. Pain intensity was the primary outcome; comfort and patient satisfaction were secondary. Data was collected at baseline and at 1, 24, and 48 hours post-intervention.Results: Before intervention, the intervention group had higher pain scores (p = 0.030).
Post-intervention, no significant differences in pain scores were found at 1 hour (p = 0.828) or 24 hours (p = 0.179). However, at 48 hours, the intervention group reported significantly lower pain scores than the placebo group (p = 0.021). Within group analysis showed significant decrease in pain only for the intervention group (p