Effect of Kinesio Taping Application in Addition to Pilates Exercises on Core Muscle Thickness, Cognition and Mental Fatigue in Individuals With Non-specific Low Back Pain

NCT06787079 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: AnkaraSBU
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 54
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Low back pain is a common problem. In low back pain, the core region and posture are frequently affected. However, no definitive decision has been reached regarding cognition and mental fatigue. In the treatment of low back pain, exercise and kinesio taping approaches are frequently used. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping applied in addition to pilates exercises on pain, core muscle thickness, strength and endurance, posture, cognition and mental fatigue in individuals with non-specific low back pain and to compare it with placebo taping and the control group. The primary outcome measure of this study is core muscle thickness, while other measurements will be considered as secondary outcomes.

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Non Specific Low Back Pain

Keywords

low back pain; kinesio tape; pilates; core; cognition; mental fatigue

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Core Muscle Thickness

  Core muscle thickness will be measured with ultrasound. The measurement will be taken first in the resting position and then by performing the hollowing maneuver. The difference between the two will be recorded.

  Beginning, Week 3, Week 6

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Low Back Pain Intensity

  Beginning, Week 3, Week 6

• Core Muscle Strength

  Beginning, Week 3, Week 6

• Core Muscle Endurance

  Beginning, Week 3, Week 6

• Posture

  Beginning, Week 3, Week 6

• Cognition

  Beginning, Week 3, Week 6

Study Arms (3)

Kinesio Tape and Pilates Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Kinesio taping will be applied to this group in addition to the Pilates exercise protocol.

Other: Kinesio Tape; Other: Pilates

Placebo Tape and Pilates Group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Flaster taping will be applied to this group in addition to the Pilates exercise protocol.

Other: Pilates; Other: Placebo

Pilates Group

OTHER

Only the Pilates exercise protocol will be applied to this group.

Other: Pilates

Interventions

Kinesio Tape OTHER

Kinesio tape is a non-invasive therapeutic approach that does not involve any medication. It is often used to support tissue and reduce pain.

Kinesio Tape and Pilates Group

Pilates OTHER

Pilates exercises are mind-body exercises that are performed on a mat or with special equipment and focus on strength, core stability, flexibility, muscle control, posture and breathing. Pilates exercises are frequently used to develop elements such as core stability, muscle flexibility and strength, physical fitness and body awareness.

Kinesio Tape and Pilates Group; Pilates Group; Placebo Tape and Pilates Group

Placebo OTHER

Placebo taping will be applied in the same way as kinesio taping, but with plaster tape.

Placebo Tape and Pilates Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Having back pain of at least 3 out of 10 points on the Visual Analog Scale,
• Being between the ages of 30-55,
• Having back pain for at least 1 month,
• Having been tested with a test piece beforehand and not having an allergy to kinesio taping.

You may not qualify if:

• Having had surgery for back pain,
• Not complying with treatment,
• Having a neurological deficit,
• Having a body mass index over 30,
• Having a positive straight leg raising test,
• Having a positive slump test,
• Having a positive bowstring test,
• Being pregnant,
• Having received any treatment for back pain in the last month,
• Doing regular exercise in the last month.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

GYM Center

Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Sheng Y, Duan Z, Qu Q, Chen W, Yu B. Kinesio taping in treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Rehabil Med. 2019 Oct 29;51(10):734-740. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2605.

  PMID: 31544952 BACKGROUND

• Eliks M, Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak M, Zenczak-Praga K. Application of Pilates-based exercises in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain: state of the art. Postgrad Med J. 2019 Jan;95(1119):41-45. doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-135920. Epub 2019 Jan 12.

  PMID: 30636192 BACKGROUND

• Ogunniran IA, Akodu AK, Odebiyi DO. Effects of kinesiology taping and core stability exercise on clinical variables in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jan;33:20-27. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.09.013. Epub 2022 Sep 28.

  PMID: 36775519 BACKGROUND

Related Links

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Mental Fatigue

Interventions

Athletic Tape; Exercise Movement Techniques

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Fatigue; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment; Physical Therapy Modalities; Therapeutics

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Msc, Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 16, 2025
• First Posted: January 22, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion: March 20, 2026
• Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Locations

TU (2)