Kinesiotaping in Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT ID: NCT05351996

Last Updated: 2022-04-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

57 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-11-20

Study Completion Date

2021-10-26

Brief Summary

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Kinesiotape is one of the treatment choices for the patients with knee osteoarthritis. Unlike the brace, it seems to be an important advantage in kinesiotape application in that it permits the movement of the joint. However, kinesiotape is conditionally recommended for knee osteoarthritis in the 2019 American College of Rheumatology treatment recommendations due to limiting the quality of evidence, using various application methods, and the lack of blindness concerning its use is not possible.

The aim of the study is to determine the effects of kinesiotaping on pain, physical performance, knee range of motion, and postural stability in knee osteoarthritis.

Detailed Description

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Non-pharmacological treatments are recommended as first-line management in knee osteoarthritis. Kinesiotape was regarded as a supplementary intervention for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Although the results are conflicting, regarding knee osteoarthritis, recently published studies indicate beneficial effects of kinesiotape on knee-related health status, pain, quadriceps muscle strength, and range of motion. On the other hand, the measurements were performed immediately following taping or within a short-term period. The inconsistency of the study data still indicates that the efficacy of kinesiotape in knee osteoarthritis should be evaluated in randomized controlled trials. Therefore a study that investigates both short and long-term follow-up results are warranted.

This study aimed to determine the immediate and long-term effects of the single and repetitive application of kinesiotape on pain, knee joint range of motion, postural stability, and physical performance in participants with knee osteoarthritis. The results of this study will support evidence-based reports based on the effectiveness of kinesiotape in knee osteoarthritis and recommendations for future studies.

Conditions

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Osteoarthritis, Knee

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Kinesiotape

The participants received kinesiotape to the rectus femoris muscle.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Kinesiotape

Intervention Type DEVICE

The participants received kinesiotape application three times with one-week intervals. Y strip tape was used. The interventionist applied the band to the rectus femoris muscle with facilitation technique.

Home-based exercise program

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants were taught exercise program training. The exercise intervention was based on quadriceps and knee flexor muscle group strengthening, and knee joint range of motion exercises, in their home.

Sham-kinesiotape

Non-specific taping was applied.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Sham-kinesiotape

Intervention Type DEVICE

The participants received sham-kinesiotape application three times with one-week intervals.

In the sham group, the interventionist adhered KT to the rectus femoris transversely, without stretching.

Home-based exercise program

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants were taught exercise program training. The exercise intervention was based on quadriceps and knee flexor muscle group strengthening, and knee joint range of motion exercises, in their home.

Interventions

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Kinesiotape

The participants received kinesiotape application three times with one-week intervals. Y strip tape was used. The interventionist applied the band to the rectus femoris muscle with facilitation technique.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Sham-kinesiotape

The participants received sham-kinesiotape application three times with one-week intervals.

In the sham group, the interventionist adhered KT to the rectus femoris transversely, without stretching.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Home-based exercise program

Participants were taught exercise program training. The exercise intervention was based on quadriceps and knee flexor muscle group strengthening, and knee joint range of motion exercises, in their home.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Pain for a minimum of 3 months
* Pain intensity within the last week minimum of 3 according to the visual analogue scale (VAS) at the symptomatic knee
* Grade 2-3 knee OA according to the Kellgren and Lawrence Scale
* Ability to perform the tests

Exclusion Criteria

* Fragile, very sensitive skin, or lesions in the area
* Inflammatory arthritis
* Inability to perform functional tests
* Pregnancy
* Use of drugs associated with a psychiatric disorder
* Previous joint replacement surgery for knee/hip joints
* Diagnosis with balance disorder
* Disorders that may cause loss of muscle strength in the lower extremities
* Previous experience with the Kinesiotaping method
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Şeniz Akçay

University of Health Sciences Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Assoc. Prof.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Nesibe Doğan, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Hayriye Yılmaz, MSc, PT

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Buğra İnce, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Şeniz Akçay, Assoc. Prof.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Locations

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University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Izmir, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Kolasinski SL, Neogi T, Hochberg MC, Oatis C, Guyatt G, Block J, Callahan L, Copenhaver C, Dodge C, Felson D, Gellar K, Harvey WF, Hawker G, Herzig E, Kwoh CK, Nelson AE, Samuels J, Scanzello C, White D, Wise B, Altman RD, DiRenzo D, Fontanarosa J, Giradi G, Ishimori M, Misra D, Shah AA, Shmagel AK, Thoma LM, Turgunbaev M, Turner AS, Reston J. 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2020 Feb;72(2):149-162. doi: 10.1002/acr.24131. Epub 2020 Jan 6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31908149 (View on PubMed)

Donec V, Kubilius R. The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping(R) for mobility and functioning improvement in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2020 Jul;34(7):877-889. doi: 10.1177/0269215520916859. Epub 2020 May 6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32372651 (View on PubMed)

Kaya Mutlu E, Mustafaoglu R, Birinci T, Razak Ozdincler A. Does Kinesio Taping of the Knee Improve Pain and Functionality in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis?: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Jan;96(1):25-33. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000520.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27149590 (View on PubMed)

Wageck B, Nunes GS, Bohlen NB, Santos GM, de Noronha M. Kinesio Taping does not improve the symptoms or function of older people with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised trial. J Physiother. 2016 Jul;62(3):153-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2016.05.012. Epub 2016 Jun 16.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27320828 (View on PubMed)

Cho HY, Kim EH, Kim J, Yoon YW. Kinesio taping improves pain, range of motion, and proprioception in older patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar;94(3):192-200. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000148.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25706053 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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11/09/2019-06

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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