Kinesio Taping for Balance and Function in Low Back Pain

NCT06945783 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ISU_NSLBP_KT_2025
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 35
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effects of kinesiology taping on balance and functional ability in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. Nonspecific low back pain is a common condition that is not linked to a specific medical cause and is often associated with balance problems, reduced physical function, and psychological challenges. In this study, 35 patients aged between 18 and 65 were included. One group received kinesiology taping along with physiotherapy, while the other group received only physiotherapy.

Conditions

Balance Disorders; Low Back Pain

Keywords

Kinesiology Taping; Nonspecific Low Back Pain; Physiotherapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Functional Rating Index (FRI) score

  Functional status was assessed using the Functional Rating Index (FRI) to evaluate the level of functional disability related to nonspecific low back pain. A decrease in the score indicates improved functional status.

  Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for pain

  Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)

• Change in Flamingo Balance Test (FBT) score

  Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)

• Change in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score

  Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)

• Change in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score

  Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)

• Change in Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) score

  Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)

Study Arms (2)

Kinesiology Taping + Physiotherapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group received kinesiology taping applied to the lumbar region in addition to a physiotherapy program that included therapeutic exercises and modalities tailored for nonspecific low back pain. The intervention aimed to improve balance, reduce pain, and enhance functional outcomes.

Device: Kinesiology Taping; Other: Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Only

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group received only the physiotherapy program, which included therapeutic exercises and modalities commonly used in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain. No kinesiology taping was applied in this group.

Other: Physiotherapy

Interventions

Kinesiology Taping DEVICE

Kinesiology taping was applied to the lumbar area of the participants in the intervention group. The taping aimed to improve posture, reduce pain, and enhance balance and functional performance.

Kinesiology Taping + Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy OTHER

The physiotherapy program included therapeutic exercises and physical modalities (such as stretching, strengthening, and posture training) tailored for individuals with nonspecific low back pain.

Kinesiology Taping + Physiotherapy; Physiotherapy Only

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged between 18 and 65 years
• Diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain
• Duration of low back pain longer than 6 weeks
• Ability to attend an outpatient physiotherapy program

You may not qualify if:

• History of spinal surgery
• Presence of neurological deficits on physical examination
• Contraindication to kinesiology taping
• Pregnancy
• Cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases that contraindicate exercise
• History of lower extremity surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Elif Dilara Durmaz: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istinye Universyt

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Interventions

Physical Therapy Modalities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: No masking was applied. Both participants and investigators were aware of the assigned interventions.
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: invenstigator

Model Details: Model Description: Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesiology taping combined with physiotherapy or a control group receiving physiotherapy alone. Both groups were treated in parallel and assessed pre- and post-intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 19, 2025
• First Posted: April 25, 2025
• Study Start: April 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2025
• Study Completion: June 20, 2025
• Last Updated: June 26, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share

Locations

TU (1)