Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lumbar Muscle Temperature

NCT06760299 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 1649B032404842
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 54
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to lumbar paravertebral muscles with different tensions (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. The study will compare the changes in local body temperature before and after KT application using infrared thermography. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups with randomization stratified by sex: 25% tension KT, 75% tension KT, and a control group. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the application, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours post-application. The data will be analyzed using statistical methods to evaluate the impact of KT tension on local body temperature. This study will provide insights into the physiological effects of KT under different tension levels.

Conditions

Kinesio Taping; Body Temperature Changes

Keywords

Thermal Imaging; Kinesio Taping; Body Temperature; Lumbar Muscles

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Local Body Temperature

  The primary outcome measure of this study is the change in local body temperature in the lumbar paravertebral muscles following the application of Kinesio Taping (KT). Local body temperature will be measured using an infrared thermographic camera to assess the effect of KT on blood circulation and metabolic activity in the targeted area. The temperature measurements will focus on evaluating the difference in temperature at various time points after the application of KT.

  Temperature will be measured before, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours after KT removal using an infrared thermographic camera.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Thermal Data Analysis

  Thermal data will be analyzed at the same time points as the primary outcome: immediately before Kinesio Taping application, 15 minutes after application, 45 minutes after application, and 24 hours after KT removal.

Study Arms (3)

25% Tension Kinesio Taping Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 25% tension. The tape will be applied using an "I" shaped strip with 5 cm anchor segments and 0% tension at both ends. The application will be conducted while the participant is in a neutral standing position, and the tape will be rubbed to ensure adhesion.

Other: %25 tension Kinesio tape

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will not receive any Kinesio Taping intervention. This group will serve as a baseline for comparison with the KT groups, allowing for the assessment of the effects of KT on local body temperature.

75% Tension Kinesio Taping Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 75% tension. The tape will be applied in an "I" shape with 5 cm anchor segments at both ends. The tension will be adjusted to 75% during the application, and the same adhesion process will be followed.

Other: 75% tension Kinesio tape

Interventions

%25 tension Kinesio tape OTHER

"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 25% tension

25% Tension Kinesio Taping Group

75% tension Kinesio tape OTHER

"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 75% tension

75% Tension Kinesio Taping Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Willingness to participate in the study
• Aged between 18 and 35 years
• Ability to read and understand Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• Experiencing muscle pain in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
• Use of medication or having a systemic disease that may affect thermoregulation
• Having dermatological conditions in the area where Kinesio Taping will be applied
• Having undergone surgery in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
• Being pregnant

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Izmir Katip Celebi University: lead
• Ege University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Izmir Katip Celebi University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Laboratory

Izmir, 35570, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Body Temperature Changes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Umut Z KOCAK, Assistant/Associate Professor

CONTACT

+90 5052284879; umut_z_kocak@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Masking Details: The participants will be aware of the group to which they are assigned (25% tension KT, 75% tension KT, or control group), but the researcher performing the thermal measurements using infrared thermography will be blinded to the group assignments. This ensures that the data collector's knowledge of the group assignment does not influence the measurement process or interpretation of the results. The masking of the researcher conducting the thermal imaging minimizes the risk of bias during data collection and analysis.
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a 25% tension Kinesio Taping (KT) group, a 75% tension KT group, and a control group. Each group will receive a different intervention, with the KT applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles based on the designated tension level. The study is single-blind, meaning the researcher assessing the local body temperature using infrared thermography will be blinded to the group assignments. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the KT application, 15 minutes after, 45 minutes after, and 24 hours post-application, to assess the immediate and lasting effects of the KT interventions. The primary aim is to compare the impact of different KT tensions on local body temperature, serving as an indicator of changes in circulation and the therapeutic effect of KT.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 30, 2024
• First Posted: January 6, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2025
• Study Completion: March 1, 2025
• Last Updated: January 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Locations

TU (1)