Kinesio Taping in Stroke Patient

NCT06188845 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: TMANH108-REC009
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 17
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.

Conditions

Stroke; Cardiovascular Diseases; Physical Disability

Keywords

kinesio tape; high-functioning stroke; hand function; stroke

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Muscle strength

  The maximum grip force and the muscle strength of the wrist extensor and flexor

  Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

• AROM and PROM

  The AROM and PROM of wrist flexion and extension (AROM and PROM in degrees). The AROM and PROM of the wrist flexion and extension were measured with the goniometers.

  Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

• Spasticity

  Spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor. The spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).

  Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

• The Action Research Arm Test

  gross motor and fine motor function of the upper limb, which included grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement

  Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

• Quick DASH

  To measure the disability and symptoms of the upper limb, participants self-reported the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire

  Baseline and post-test( 2 days later))

Study Arms (2)

KT group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the KT group were applied I-shaped Kinesio tape to the wrist extensor and pronator teres of the hemiplegic forearm for 2 days. Throughout the 2-day experiment, all participants received regular conventional rehabilitation.

Other: Kinesio taping

CT group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the CT group did not receive tape intervention but received regular conventional therapy.

Interventions

Kinesio taping OTHER

Kinesio taping is a non-invasive physical treatment, which is breathable, hypoallergenic and elastic. Because of the mechanical properties and physiological effects, Kinesio taping has been thought to relieve pain, reduce swelling, support and relax soft tissue, promote motor performance, and correct posture or abnormal movement patterns.

KT group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 32 Years - 77 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• (1) Stroke with unilateral hemiparesis, (2) onset duration \> 6 months, (3) Brunnstrom stage in the proximal and distal parts of the upper extremity \> stage III, and (4) adequate cognitive ability to understand and cooperate with the experiment procedure.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants with skin problem (such as allergies, open wound), a history of upper extremity musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, tendon ruptures), or other peripheral neurological or systemic diseases were excluded.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University: lead

Study Sites (1)

An Nan Hospital, China Medical University

Tainan, 709, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Cardiovascular Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases

Study Officials

• Ya-Wen Tsai, MS

  Department of Rehabilitation, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 12, 2023
• First Posted: January 3, 2024
• Study Start: January 4, 2021
• Primary Completion: February 9, 2022
• Study Completion: February 9, 2022
• Last Updated: January 3, 2024

Record last verified: 2023-12

Locations

TW (1)