Comparison of Kinesiotaping and Graded Exposure Therapy on Kinesiophobia in Post-Mastectomy Patients

NCT06658314 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: RiphahIU Madiha Bashir
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to compare the effect of Comparison of Kinesiotaping and Graded exposure therapy on Kinesiophobia in Post-Mastectomy patients. The sample size was 30. The subjects were divided in two groups, 15 subjects in kinesiotaping group and 15 in graded exposure therapy group. Study duration was of 1 year. Sampling technique applied was nonprobability Convenience sampling technique. Patients had recently undergone mastectomy procedure age between 30 to 60 years and mean Tempa- 11 score of \>23 were included. Tools used in the study are Tempa -11 for kinesiophobia, NPRS for Pain, SPADI for Functional outcome measure. Data was be analyzed through SPSS 26.

Conditions

Post-mastectomy Pain Syndrome

Keywords

Kinesiophobia; Kinesiotaping; Graded exposure therapy; Post-mastectomy patients

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Tempa-11 Scale

  Tempa-11 Scale is used to measure Kinesiophobia. This questionnaire has 11 items with the total score of 44, 11 being the lowest possible score and 44 being the highest

  Kinesiophobia will be assessed at baseline to 3rd week

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Numeric Pain Rating Scale

  Pain will be assessed at baseline to 3rd week

• SPADI

  it will be assessed at baseline to 3rd week

Study Arms (2)

Experimental: interventional group 1(Kinesiotaping)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Kinesiotape will be applied by using two I-bands application technique. It will be applied once a week for 3 to 5 days and total time period of 3 weeks.

Other: Experimental interventional group 1(Kinesiotaping)

Experimental :interventional group II (Graded exposure therapy)

EXPERIMENTAL

Graded exposure therapy consists of set of exercises, performed for 3 weeks with 3 sessions per week. Each exercise protocol has 5 to 10 repetitions per day.

Other: Experimental interventional group II (Graded exposure therapy)

Interventions

Experimental interventional group 1(Kinesiotaping) OTHER

Kinesiotape will be applied by using two I-bands application technique: Short band: to apply this ask the patient to move your arm behind her back as much as possible, then apply kinesiotape at the anterior glenohumeral joint. Longer band: to apply this ask the patient to horizontal adduct her arm as much as possible, than apply kinesiotape targeting the posterior side of glenohumeral joint. Apply both these band with paper-off stretch for 3-5 days or as depending upon skin sensitivity and tape adherence. Kinesiotape will be applied once a week for total time period of 3 weeks.

Experimental: interventional group 1(Kinesiotaping)

Experimental interventional group II (Graded exposure therapy) OTHER

First week: gentle arm raises with 10 repetitions/day, slow and controlled stretch 25 to 50% force with 5 repetitions, passive internal and external rotations (with towel) with 5 repetitions each/day. Second week: overhead arm raises (wall climbing) with 10 repetitions/day, pendulum exercises 10 repetitions/day, cross arm stretches 5 repetitions/day, active internal and external rotations with 5 repetitions each/day. Third week: resistance exercises (initially with minimum weight or manual resistance), scapular squeezes 10 repetitions/day, gentle chest stretches 5 repetitions/day and gentle stretch with 75 to 100 % force 5 repetitions each/day.

Experimental :interventional group II (Graded exposure therapy)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 60 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Females
• Age between 30-60 years.
• Post-Mastectomy patients (not more than 4 weeks).
• Tempa -11 score \>23.

You may not qualify if:

• Any shoulder dislocations/fracture.
• Any known neurological impairments i.e. radiculopathy
• Bilateral mastectomy
• Known Cardiac issues
• Patients undergoing chemotherapy
• Any known allergies to kinesiotaping

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fauji Foundation Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Aisha Razzaq, PhD*

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

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: October 24, 2024
• First Posted: October 26, 2024
• Study Start: November 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2025
• Study Completion: June 19, 2025
• Last Updated: July 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)