NCT03219905

Brief Summary

Kinesio-taping (KT) has recently gained so much popularity and a growing number of physicians started using it to alleviate musculoskeletal symptoms. It was originally developed by Kenzo Kase in 1976. The effects of KT on ankle proprioception and stability have been investigated in previous studies. However, these studies are limited and the current data is conflicting. Repeated application of KT in a patient with chronic ankle instability has been shown to be effective in improving balance. In basketball players with chronic ankle sprain, KT did not improve or inhibit balance. Application of KT did not cause a significant change in balance of healthy subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate and short-term effects of KT on balance of healthy subjects.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2014

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2014

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2014

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 14, 2017

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

July 18, 2017

Status Verified

July 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

July 14, 2017

Last Update Submit

July 14, 2017

Conditions

Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Mediolateral stability index (MLSI)

    A dynamic postural stability test which is performed in a double-leg standing position with eyes open.

    Change from Baseline in MLSI immediately after KT application

  • Mediolateral stability index (MLSI)

    A dynamic postural stability test which is performed in a double-leg standing position with eyes open.

    Change from Baseline in MLSI 24 hours after KT application

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Anteroposterior stability index (APSI)

    Change from Baseline in APSI immediately after KT application

  • Anteroposterior stability index (APSI)

    Change from Baseline in APSI 24 hours after KT application

  • Overall stability index (OSI)

    Change from Baseline in OSI immediately after KT application

  • Overall stability index (OSI)

    Change from Baseline in OSI 24 hours after KT application

Study Arms (2)

Kinesio-taping Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Therapeutic Kinesio-taping

Device: Therapeutic Kinesio-taping

Control Group

SHAM COMPARATOR

Sham Kinesio-taping

Device: Sham Kinesio-taping

Interventions

Therapeutic Kinesio-tapingDEVICE

The experimental group received a therapeutic Kinesio Tape application. Three "I" strips were applied to the both ankle joints for joint stability with subject's ankle at 90 degrees.

Kinesio-taping Group
Sham Kinesio-tapingDEVICE

The control group received a sham Kinesio Tape application. Ankle position was hold at minimally plantar flexion during taping. A"I" strip was placed from the anterior midfoot, not stretched and attached to the midline of anterior leg.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexmale(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy male volunteers
  • Age between 18-40 years
  • polyneuropathy or neurological deficits

You may not qualify if:

  • Individuals with;
  • lower extremity fractures
  • knee or ankle ligamentous injury
  • conditions affecting balance, knee, hip or spinal osteoarthritis
  • lower extremity or back surgery
  • polyneuropathy or neurological deficits

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (10)

  • Wikstrom EA, Tillman MD, Kline KJ, Borsa PA. Gender and limb differences in dynamic postural stability during landing. Clin J Sport Med. 2006 Jul;16(4):311-5. doi: 10.1097/00042752-200607000-00005.

    PMID: 16858214BACKGROUND

  • Gabriel RC, Abrantes J, Granata K, Bulas-Cruz J, Melo-Pinto P, Filipe V. Dynamic joint stiffness of the ankle during walking: gender-related differences. Phys Ther Sport. 2008 Feb;9(1):16-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2007.08.002. Epub 2007 Sep 29.

    PMID: 19083700BACKGROUND

  • Akbari A, Sarmadi A, Zafardanesh P. The effect of ankle taping and balance exercises on postural stability indices in healthy women. J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 May;26(5):763-9. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.763. Epub 2014 May 29.

    PMID: 24926148BACKGROUND

  • Tamburella F, Scivoletto G, Molinari M. Somatosensory inputs by application of KinesioTaping: effects on spasticity, balance, and gait in chronic spinal cord injury. Front Hum Neurosci. 2014 May 30;8:367. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2014.00367. eCollection 2014.

    PMID: 24910607BACKGROUND

  • Cortesi M, Cattaneo D, Jonsdottir J. Effect of kinesio taping on standing balance in subjects with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study\m1. NeuroRehabilitation. 2011;28(4):365-72. doi: 10.3233/NRE-2011-0665.

    PMID: 21725170BACKGROUND

  • Kinzey SJ, Ingersoll CD, Knight KL. The effects of selected ankle appliances on postural control. J Athl Train. 1997 Oct;32(4):300-3.

    PMID: 16558462BACKGROUND

  • Nunes GS, de Noronha M, Cunha HS, Ruschel C, Borges NG Jr. Effect of kinesio taping on jumping and balance in athletes: a crossover randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Nov;27(11):3183-9. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31828a2c17.

    PMID: 23439339BACKGROUND

  • Shields CA, Needle AR, Rose WC, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW. Effect of elastic taping on postural control deficits in subjects with healthy ankles, copers, and individuals with functional ankle instability. Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct;34(10):1427-35. doi: 10.1177/1071100713491076. Epub 2013 May 29.

    PMID: 23720530BACKGROUND

  • Nakajima MA, Baldridge C. The effect of kinesio(R) tape on vertical jump and dynamic postural control. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Aug;8(4):393-406.

    PMID: 24175126BACKGROUND

  • You SH, Granata KP, Bunker LK. Effects of circumferential ankle pressure on ankle proprioception, stiffness, and postural stability: a preliminary investigation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2004 Aug;34(8):449-60. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2004.34.8.449.

    PMID: 15373008BACKGROUND

Study Officials

  • Haydar Gok, Professor

    Ankara University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 14, 2017

First Posted

July 18, 2017

Study Start

April 1, 2014

Primary Completion

June 1, 2014

Study Completion

June 1, 2014

Last Updated

July 18, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-07