Role of Kinesiology Tape in Older Adults

NCT03487835 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2015/298
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the role of Kinesiology ('Kinesio') tape in the physiological risk of falling in older adults. Methods: Twenty two older adults aged over 65 years and living in nursing homes. After assessment of demographic information, they were randomized into one of two groups \[(Kinesio tape (n = 22) and control (n = 20)\]. Kinesio tape was applied on the Kinesio tape group only and worn during a 2-week intervention period. Participants were evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, Mini-Mental State Examination, 30-Second Sit to Stand test and Functional Independent Measurement instrument at baseline, after 2 weeks of application and at 2-week follow-up.

Conditions

Older Adult

Keywords

Athletic tape. Accidental Falls. Aging.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Timed Up and Go Test and Berg Balance Scale

  the application of 'Kinesio' tape has positive effects on functional mobility and balance in older adults

  4 days/ two weeks

• the effect of time

  The effects of 'Kinesio' tape last for at least two weeks after application

  follow up two weeks

Study Arms (2)

Kinesiotape group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Kinesiotape

Control group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: No application

Interventions

Kinesiotape OTHER

Kinesiotape group

No application OTHER

This group have no application during study time

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• After signing the consent form, individuals who agreed to participate underwent the Timed Up and Go test. Participants whose the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test score was over 13 s (Fig. 1),14) who showed full cooperation and who had no hearing or vision problems that would affect the ability to participate in the study evaluation methods were included in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Bedridden older adults, those with an acute disease or infection, those with cognitive problems \[assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)\], a lower extremity orthosis or prosthesis, neurological issues and those who had endured a break in their lower extremities within the last 3 months were excluded from the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Yalova: lead

Related Publications (4)

• Choi YK, Nam CW, Lee JH, Park YH. The Effects of Taping Prior to PNF Treatment on Lower Extremity Proprioception of Hemiplegic Patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Sep;25(9):1119-22. doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.1119. Epub 2013 Oct 20.

  PMID: 24259927 BACKGROUND

• Williams S, Whatman C, Hume PA, Sheerin K. Kinesio taping in treatment and prevention of sports injuries: a meta-analysis of the evidence for its effectiveness. Sports Med. 2012 Feb 1;42(2):153-64. doi: 10.2165/11594960-000000000-00000.

  PMID: 22124445 BACKGROUND

• Yoshida A, Kahanov L. The effect of kinesio taping on lower trunk range of motions. Res Sports Med. 2007 Apr-Jun;15(2):103-12. doi: 10.1080/15438620701405206.

  PMID: 17578750 BACKGROUND

• Hawk C, Hyland JK, Rupert R, Colonvega M, Hall S. Assessment of balance and risk for falls in a sample of community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older. Chiropr Osteopat. 2006 Jan 27;14:3. doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-14-3.

  PMID: 16441893 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Athletic Tape

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment

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: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 15, 2017
• First Posted: April 4, 2018
• Study Start: December 1, 2015
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2016
• Study Completion: December 1, 2016
• Last Updated: April 4, 2018

Record last verified: 2017-11