The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Hallux Valgus

NCT07589829 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KayseriCH_MBurakOrten001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical, radiological, and biomechanical effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) when integrated into a standard exercise program for individuals with Hallux Valgus (HV). Hallux valgus is a progressive deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint that leads to pain, functional impairment, and gait disturbances. While conservative treatments like exercises are common, the specific impact of KT on dynamic plantar pressure distribution and radiological angles requires further objective evidence. Methods: A total of 50 participants (aged 18-65) with mild-to-moderate HV are randomized into two groups. Group 1 receives a 4-week intervention consisting of specialized Kinesio Taping applied once a week plus a daily home exercise program. Group 2 performs the same home exercise program only. Assessments: Assessments include radiological measurements (Hallux Valgus Angle - HVA and Intermetatarsal Angle - IMA), clinical pain levels via the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), functional status via the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS-MTP-IP) scale, and dynamic pedobarographic analysis using the Zebris® FDM-2 system. Physical exercise capacity is also measured by the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT).

Conditions

Hallux Valgus

Keywords

Hallux Valgus; Kinesio Taping; Plantar Pressure; Gait Analysis; Angle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  A type of pain scale. It has a value between 0 and 10. A decrease in the value is associated with improvement.

  4 weeks

• Hallux Valgus and Intermetatarsophalengeal Angle

  4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Six Minute Walk Test

  4 weeks

• Plantar Pressure Measurements

  4 weeks

• Plantar Force Measurements

  4 weeks

• American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Metatarsophalangeal - Interphalangeal Scale (AOFAS-MTP-IP)

  4 weeks

• Foot Rotation Degree

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Kinesio Taping and Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

While applying kinesio tape, individuals will also be given home exercises.

Device: Kinesio Taping; Other: Exercise

Exercise

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Individuals will be given only home exercises

Other: Exercise

Interventions

Kinesio Taping DEVICE

Kinesio taping for correcting hallux valgus deformity

Kinesio Taping and Exercise

Exercise OTHER

Patients will do exercise for correcting hallux valgus deformity

Exercise; Kinesio Taping and Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Women and men between the ages of 18-65
• People with mild or moderate stage hallux valgus
• People with VAS 3 and above

You may not qualify if:

• Neuromuscular diseases that limit clinical exercise, uncontrolled psychiatric diseases or cognitive-cognitive disorders
• Patients who have received physiotherapy to the foot area in the last 6 months
• Presence of uncontrolled systemic diseases
• Malignancy
• Infection
• High fever
• Acute inflammatory rheumatic diseases
• Acute peripheral vascular diseases
• Patients with previous foot surgery
• Patients with skin lesions in the foot area
• Patients with rheumatoid arthritis
• Patients without cooperation and compliance
• Patients who did not agree to participate in the study
• Patients with foot osteoarthritis
• Patients with gouty arthritis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muhammed Burak Örten: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kayseri City Hospital

Kayseri, Kocasinan, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hallux Valgus

Interventions

Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Foot Deformities; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Muhammed Burak Örten

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 4, 2026
• First Posted: May 15, 2026
• Study Start: December 25, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2025
• Study Completion: December 1, 2025
• Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Locations

TU (1)