NCT05713812

Brief Summary

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, the prevalence of low back pain can be as high as 43%. Past research has shown the positive effects of Kinesio taping in patients with chronic and nonspecific low back pain in pain reduction, improvement in postural stability, and improvement in function. However, no study has yet evaluated the effects of KT in persons with discogenic LBP. If found to be effective KT can be prescribed as a conservative \& cost-effective treatment for patients with discogenic low back pain.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
36

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable low-back-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 26, 2023

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 6, 2023

Completed
9 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2023

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 15, 2023

Completed
15 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 30, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

February 6, 2023

Status Verified

January 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

January 26, 2023

Last Update Submit

January 26, 2023

Conditions

Low Back PainLow Back Pain, Mechanical

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Back Pain

    Back Pain will be measured via numerical pain rating scale. A higher score signifies greater pain.

    2 weeks.

  • Postural Stability

    Postural Stability will be measured via Biodex Balance System. A higher score signifies poorer stability.

    2 weeks.

  • Disability

    Disability will be measured via Oswestry Disability Index. A higher score signifies poorer outcome.

    2 weeks.

  • Gait velocity

    velocity of gait will be measured via gait analysis.

    2 weeks.

  • Stride length

    Stride length of gait will be measured via gait analysis.

    2 weeks.

  • Cadence

    Cadence of gait will be measured via gait analysis.

    2 weeks.

Study Arms (2)

Active Comparator

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

* IFC + Hot pack for 20 minutes * MDT (prone positioning) for 10 minutes. * Lumbar SNAGs + lumbar rotation mobilization. * Home exercise plan: MDT for 10 min + patient education to avoid flexion based activities. * Sham Kinesiotape will be applied

Procedure: Control Treatment

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

* IFC + Hot pack for 20 minutes * MDT (Prone positioning) for 10 minutes. * Lumbar SNAGs + lumbar rotation mobilization. * Home exercise plan: MDT for 10 min + patient education to avoid flexion based activities. * Kinesiotape will be applied

Procedure: Kinesiotaping

Interventions

KinesiotapingPROCEDURE

Kinesiotape will be applied

Experimental Group
Control TreatmentPROCEDURE

IFC + Hot pack for 20 minutes MDT (prone positioning) for 10 minutes. Lumbar SNAGs + lumbar rotation mobilization. Home exercise plan: MDT for 10 min + patient education to avoid flexion based activities.

Active Comparator

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 45 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Age20-45 years.
  • Positive straight leg raise (SLR)
  • Posterolateral disc bulge, herniation or prolapse indicated by MRI.
  • Positive centralization and peripheralization phenomenon.

You may not qualify if:

  • Participants having spondylolisthesis, fractures, tumors, osteoporosis, infection, or spinal stenosis.
  • History of lumbar spine surgery and patients that are already receiving any physical therapy or exercise
  • Skin allergy or sensitivity to the tape.
  • Neurological, rheumatologic, or psychiatric disease

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Foundation University Islamabad

Islamabad, Federal, 46000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Sameen Tariq, DPT

    Foundation University Islamabad

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Muhammad Osama, PhD*

    Foundation University Islamabad

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 26, 2023

First Posted

February 6, 2023

Study Start

February 15, 2023

Primary Completion

August 15, 2023

Study Completion

August 30, 2023

Last Updated

February 6, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)