The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Performance in People With Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT06327243 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: TUMRHS
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 29
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). KOA is a common condition that can lead to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does Kinesio Taping reduce pain in individuals with KOA?
• Can Kinesio Taping improve the range of motion and functional performance in those suffering from KOA? Participants will be asked to: Attend assessment sessions at the outpatient Physical Therapy clinic at Taibah University. Undergo Kinesio Taping three times over 12 days. Complete specific physical tests and questionnaires before and after the intervention period to measure their pain and mobility. Researchers will compare the group that receives Kinesio Taping with the group that receives sham (placebo) taping to see if there are significant differences in pain reduction and improvements in movement and daily function.

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Pain (Visual analog scale)

  a tool that measures pain intensity. It consists of a straight line, typically 10 cm long, with "no pain" on one end and "severe pain" on the other. Participants mark a point on the line that represents their current level of pain, providing a quantitative measure of pain intensity.

  At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

• Knee range of motion

  the knee range of motion measured by goniometer

  At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

• Timed up and go test

  measures mobility by timing how long it takes a person to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down. Longer times suggest decreased mobility and a higher fall risk.

  At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

• The 50-foot Walk

  measures walking speed over a short distance. Participants walk 50 feet as quickly and safely as possible, and the time taken is recorded. This test assesses functional mobility and endurance.

  At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

• Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)

  is a patient-reported questionnaire developed to assess the patient's opinion about their knee and associated problems. It consists of five subscales: Pain, Other Symptoms, Function in daily living (ADL), Function in Sport and Recreation (Sport/Rec), and knee-related Quality of Life (QOL). The scores are transformed to a 0-100 scale, with zero representing extreme knee problems and 100 representing no knee problems. It is widely used in the assessment of the short-term and long-term consequences of knee osteoarthritis.

  At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Kineso taping group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Elastic tape ( kinesio tape)

Sham group

SHAM COMPARATOR

Other: Sham Taping

Interventions

Elastic tape ( kinesio tape) OTHER

This group will receive the tape on their quadriceps femoris muscle. First, the tape will be cut in a Y-shaped Kinesio type and then applied over the quadriceps femoris muscle. The tape will be applied at a point of 5 cm inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine to the patella (origin to insertion), with the patient in a supine position with 25% tension on the tape. Then, each patient will flex his or her knee, and the Y-shaped tape (the end of the tape) will be circled around the patella, ending at its inferior side with no tension.

Kineso taping group

Sham Taping OTHER

Sham taping will be applied horizontally across the muscle fibers without any stretching. the tape here will be applied transverse to the quadriceps femoris muscle. The patients will be in a supine position with their hips flexed at 30 degrees and their knees flexed at 60 degrees.

Sham group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients clinically and radiologically diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral knee OA.
• Independent gait
• Any grade on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale

You may not qualify if:

• Previous fractures of the femur and/or tibia.
• Comorbidities such as neurological diseases, malnutrition, and other inflammatory and/or infectious diseases.
• Radicular pain in the lower limbs or diabetic neuritis.
• Prior physiotherapy in the past month.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Taibah University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Taibah University

Madinah, 42353, Saudi Arabia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Interventions

Athletic Tape

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Osteoarthritis; Arthritis; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rheumatic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Marwan MA Aljohani, Phd

  Taibah University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Participants will not know if they are receiving the actual Kinesio Taping (KT) treatment or a sham taping. The KT will be applied following the correct standards for the rectus femoris muscle, including appropriate stretching. Conversely, the placebo taping will be applied horizontally across the muscle fibers without any stretching. The therapists applying the tape will know which treatment each participant is allocated to ensure that the application of either the real KT or the placebo taping aligns with the study's protocol.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant professor

Model Details: In a randomized and single-blinded approach, participants are divided into two groups. One group receives actual Kinesio taping, while the other undergoes a sham procedure, with neither group aware of their specific treatment type to ensure unbiased results.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 12, 2024
• First Posted: March 25, 2024
• Study Start: March 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2024
• Study Completion: May 9, 2024
• Last Updated: May 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Locations

SA (1)