Short-term Effects of Kinesio Taping in Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain

NCT05203783 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2021-1039
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to estimate the effect of Kinesio tape (KT) combined with supervised exercise programs compared to exercise alone on pain, lumbar range of motion, and self-reported disability of adults with mechanical low back pain (LBP). Methods: This was a randomized, controlled clinical trial carried out on 60 individuals with mechanical LBP. Participants were randomly assigned to the control group (n=30) that received McKenzie exercises for 7 days or experimental group (n=30) that received KT application in addition to McKenzie exercises for 7 days. Pain measured by visual analogue scale, lumbar range of motion, and the disability measured by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were used as outcome measures. Pre and Post measurements were taken at baseline and after 7 days.

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Visual analogue scale (VAS)

  Pain was measured using a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS). The participants placed a mark on the line that best represented their perception of pain at that instant. The VAS score was measured in cm from the left hand end of the line to the mark.

  The pain was measured at baseline

• Visual analogue scale (VAS)

  Pain was measured using a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS). The participants placed a mark on the line that best represented their perception of pain at that instant. The VAS score was measured in cm from the left hand end of the line to the mark.

  The pain was measured at the end of intervention (7th day).

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

  The ODI was measured at study entry 2 minutes after the pain assesment.

• The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

  The ODI was measured at the end of intervention (7th day) 2 minutes after the pain assesment.

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The control group will receive only McKenzie exercises for 7 days.

Other: McKenzie Exercises; Other: Kinesio Tape Application

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group will receive Kinesio tape application in addition to McKenzie exercises for 7 days.

Other: Kinesio Tape Application

Interventions

McKenzie Exercises OTHER

McKenzie exercises: The McKenzie set consists of 5 exercises. 1. Prone-lying 2. Prone-extension 3. Prone press ups 4. Progressive extension with pillows 5. Standing extension

Control Group

Kinesio Tape Application OTHER

Kinesio Tape (KT) application: Participants in the experimental group received additional taping using KT by an experience therapist with prior training in KT application. The tape was applied using the method proposed for the sacrospinalis muscle (Kase, 1996). Y-shaped tape was applied as shown in Figure 1. While the participant was in standing position, the origin of the Y-shaped tape was attached over the centre of the sacrum without stretching the tape and afterward subjects gradually bent forward. A 5-degree angle was maintained within the valley of the Y tape. The tape was changed on the fourth day

Control Group; Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals diagnosed with mechanical LBP by a physician

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with any structural or pathological changes (spondylitis, spondylolisthesis, cauda equina syndrome, lumbar canal stenosis) in lumbar spine on X-ray or MRI
• Individuals with or without neurological signs in the lower extremity suggestive upper motor or lower motor neuron involvement,
• Individuals with a history of trauma or any surgery in the region of back,
• Individuals with recent aggravation of symptoms,
• Individuals on a waiting list for spinal surgery or had a spinal surgery in the past 6 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University

Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 21, 2022
• First Posted: January 24, 2022
• Study Start: August 8, 2021
• Primary Completion: December 10, 2021
• Study Completion: December 25, 2021
• Last Updated: January 24, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)