Effects of Kinesiology Taping in Stroke Patients

NCT06723873 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 108400987-244
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 37
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if kinesiology taping works to treat stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Is kinesiology taping effective in stroke patients? Researchers compare kinesiology taping to a placebo (visually similar but has no effects) to see if kinesiology taping works immediately to treat stroke patients.

Conditions

Stroke; Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Keywords

stroke; trunk control; kinesiology taping

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• The Trunk Impairment Scale

  The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is a validated assessment tool designed to evaluate trunk function in stroke patients, measuring static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination through a total of 17 items. Each item is scored based on the patient's performance, with the highest score recorded from three repetitions. The TIS provides a total score ranging from 0 to 23 points, where a higher score indicates better trunk function.

  Change of trunk impairment from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.

• Posture Evaluation

  Posture was assessed using the Posture Screen Mobile (PSM) application, a reliable and valid software tool for posture analysis available on iOS and Android devices. In this study, a physiotherapist utilized an iPad camera to capture sagittal plane photographs of each participant, which were then digitized by marking specific anatomical landmarks. The PSM application calculated anterior and lateral translations, as well as angular displacements, overlaying a grid on the images to assist in accurate landmark placement.

  Change of posture scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.

• Proprioception Evaluation

  Trunk and shoulder proprioception were evaluated using the inclinometer, with participants positioned at 30° forward flexion of the trunk for testing. They were instructed to hold this position for 5 seconds and then return to a neutral position for another 5 seconds before attempting to reproduce the initial benchmark position, with up to five attempts allowed. Shoulder proprioception was assessed at 75° and 90° flexion.

  Change of proprioception scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Motor Assessment Scale

  Change of upper-limb function scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.

Study Arms (2)

Kinesiology Taping Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Each taping method was carefully designed to address the unique muscle imbalances and functional deficits commonly seen in stroke patients.

Other: Kinesiology Taping

Placebo-Controlled Sham Group

SHAM COMPARATOR

Utilizing three 'I'-shaped strips placed superficially on the skin to ensure no therapeutic effects were achieved.

Other: Placebo Kinesio Taping

Interventions

Kinesiology Taping OTHER

The treatment group received Kinesiology Taping around the trunk extensors, lower and middle trapezius, supraspinatus, deltoid muscle group, and serratus anterior muscle.

Kinesiology Taping Group

Placebo Kinesio Taping OTHER

In the control group, kinesiology tape was applied without tension and in a manner that did not target specific muscle groups or respect the anatomical origin and insertion points.

Placebo-Controlled Sham Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Experienced a first-ever stroke
• Demonstrated a motor recovery level of Brunnstrom stages 3 or 4 in the affected upper limb
• No history of botulinum toxin-A therapy within the past three months
• Possess sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow assessment instructions

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with movement or functional limitations due to prior shoulder injuries
• Exhibited allergic reactions or skin sensitivities to taping
• Patients with any existing skin conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Beykent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Beykent University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Burcu Ersöz Hüseyinsinoğlu, Assoc.Prof.

  Marmara University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 3, 2024
• First Posted: December 9, 2024
• Study Start: June 10, 2015
• Primary Completion: February 10, 2017
• Study Completion: February 10, 2017
• Last Updated: December 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Locations

TU (1)