Effect of Kinesio Taping Combined With Schroth Therapy in Young Adults With Idiopathic Scoliosis

NCT07428083 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KNS-SCHRT
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 51
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, the effects of Kinesio Taping methods applied in combination with Schroth therapy on pain and functional capacity in young adults diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis will be evaluated. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1: Schroth therapy combined with Kinesio Taping Group 2: Schroth therapy alone Group 3: Schroth therapy combined with sham Kinesio Taping Kinesio Taping will be applied for 4 weeks. The tape will remain in place for 5 consecutive days, followed by a 2-day rest period for the skin, and this cycle will be repeated throughout the intervention period. Schroth therapy will be administered 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 0), during treatment (Week 2), at the end of treatment (Week 4), and at follow-up (Week 8). The primary outcome measures will be pain intensity assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and functional disability assessed by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Secondary outcome measures will include the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire and the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale.

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic; Kinesio Taping

Keywords

Scoliosis idiopathic; Kinesio taping; Schroth therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Pain Intensity (NRS)

  Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Changes in pain intensity will be evaluated across all assessment time points during the study

  Baseline (Week 0), Week 2, Week 4, and Week 8

• Change in Functional Disability (ODI)

  Functional disability will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), a validated questionnaire designed to measure disability related to low back pain. The ODI consists of 10 items evaluating daily living activities, with higher scores indicating greater disability. Changes in functional disability will be evaluated across the specified assessment time points.

  Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 8

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Scoliosis-Specific Quality of Life (SRS-22)

  Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 8

• Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC)

  Week 2, Week 4, and Week 8

Study Arms (3)

Schroth Therapy + Kinesio Taping

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive Schroth therapy three times per week for 4 weeks combined with Kinesio Taping. The tape will be applied for 5 consecutive days followed by a 2-day rest period, and this cycle will be repeated for 4 weeks.

Other: Schroth Terapisi; Other: Kinesio Taping

Schroth Therapy Alone

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive Schroth therapy three times per week for 4 weeks without any taping intervention.

Other: Schroth Terapisi

Schroth Therapy + Sham Kinesio Taping

SHAM COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive Schroth therapy three times per week for 4 weeks combined with sham Kinesio Taping. The sham tape will be applied without therapeutic tension and following a non-corrective technique. The application schedule will be identical to the experimental taping group (5 days on, 2 days off for 4 weeks).

Other: Schroth Terapisi; Other: Sham Kinesio Taping

Interventions

Schroth Terapisi OTHER

Schroth therapy is a scoliosis-specific exercise program designed to address three-dimensional spinal deformities. The intervention includes individualized corrective exercises, rotational angular breathing techniques, postural alignment training, trunk muscle stabilization, and muscular symmetry exercises. Sessions will be supervised by a certified physiotherapist three times per week for 4 weeks.

Schroth Therapy + Kinesio Taping; Schroth Therapy + Sham Kinesio Taping; Schroth Therapy Alone

Kinesio Taping OTHER

Kinesio Taping will be applied using elastic therapeutic tape with corrective tension techniques targeting spinal alignment and paraspinal muscle facilitation. The tape will remain in place for 5 consecutive days followed by a 2-day rest period. This cycle will be repeated throughout the 4-week intervention period.

Schroth Therapy + Kinesio Taping

Sham Kinesio Taping OTHER

Sham Kinesio Taping will be applied using elastic therapeutic tape without therapeutic tension and without corrective technique. The tape will be placed in a non-corrective manner that does not aim to influence spinal alignment or muscle facilitation. The application schedule will be identical to the experimental taping group (5 days on, 2 days off for 4 weeks) to maintain participant blinding.

Schroth Therapy + Sham Kinesio Taping

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged between 18 and 30 years.
• Radiologically confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis.
• Cobb angle between 10° and 30° and considered candidates for conservative treatment.
• Risser stage 5.
• History of low back or back pain within the last 3 months (defined as NRS ≥ 4).
• No acute orthopedic or neurological condition that would prevent participation in physical exercise interventions.
• Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent.
• Ability to attend treatment sessions regularly throughout the study period.

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosis of non-structural (functional) scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, or neuromuscular scoliosis.
• History of previous spinal surgery.
• Participation in scoliosis-specific exercise therapy within the last 6 months.
• Presence of open wounds, dermatological conditions, or allergy to taping materials.
• History of psychiatric disorders or neurological diseases.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Central Study Contacts

Şevval Çakmakcı Alkayış, MD

CONTACT

+905556455465; sevvalcakmakci@outlook.com

Ozge G İlleez, MD

CONTACT

+905326255684; ozgeilleez@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Both the researcher/evaluator and the participant are blind.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical Doctor

Model Details: Double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized prospective parallel group study.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 17, 2026
• First Posted: February 23, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2026
• Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)