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Effects of Kinesiology Taping in Stroke Patients

NCT ID: NCT06723873

Last Updated: 2024-12-12

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

37 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-06-10

Study Completion Date

2017-02-10

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if kinesiology taping works to treat stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is:

Is kinesiology taping effective in stroke patients? Researchers compare kinesiology taping to a placebo (visually similar but has no effects) to see if kinesiology taping works immediately to treat stroke patients.

Detailed Description

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This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of kinesiology taping (KT) on trunk control, posture, proprioception, and upper limb function in stroke patients, specifically focusing on the trunk-scapula-shoulder complex. A total of thirty-seven stroke patients participated in this placebo-controlled trial, where they were randomly assigned to either the KT group (n=19) or a placebo-controlled sham KT group (n=18). The KT group received kinesiology taping applied using facilitation and inhibition techniques, while the control group received sham taping without therapeutic tension.

The application of kinesiology taping to the trunk-scapula-shoulder complex in stroke patients resulted in immediate enhancements in trunk control, shoulder posture, and proprioception. However, it did not significantly improve upper limb function in the short term.

Conditions

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Stroke Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Keywords

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stroke trunk control kinesiology taping

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Kinesiology Taping Group

Each taping method was carefully designed to address the unique muscle imbalances and functional deficits commonly seen in stroke patients.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiology Taping

Intervention Type OTHER

The treatment group received Kinesiology Taping around the trunk extensors, lower and middle trapezius, supraspinatus, deltoid muscle group, and serratus anterior muscle.

Placebo-Controlled Sham Group

Utilizing three 'I'-shaped strips placed superficially on the skin to ensure no therapeutic effects were achieved.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Placebo Kinesio Taping

Intervention Type OTHER

In the control group, kinesiology tape was applied without tension and in a manner that did not target specific muscle groups or respect the anatomical origin and insertion points.

Interventions

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Kinesiology Taping

The treatment group received Kinesiology Taping around the trunk extensors, lower and middle trapezius, supraspinatus, deltoid muscle group, and serratus anterior muscle.

Intervention Type OTHER

Placebo Kinesio Taping

In the control group, kinesiology tape was applied without tension and in a manner that did not target specific muscle groups or respect the anatomical origin and insertion points.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Experienced a first-ever stroke
* Demonstrated a motor recovery level of Brunnstrom stages 3 or 4 in the affected upper limb
* No history of botulinum toxin-A therapy within the past three months
* Possess sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow assessment instructions

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals with movement or functional limitations due to prior shoulder injuries
* Exhibited allergic reactions or skin sensitivities to taping
* Patients with any existing skin conditions
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Beykent

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Özge Tahran

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Burcu Ersöz Hüseyinsinoğlu, Assoc.Prof.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Marmara University

Locations

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Beykent University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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108400987-244

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id