Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lumbar Muscle Temperature

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

54 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-31

Study Completion Date

2025-03-31

Brief Summary

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This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to lumbar paravertebral muscles with different tensions (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. The study will compare the changes in local body temperature before and after KT application using infrared thermography. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups with randomization stratified by sex: 25% tension KT, 75% tension KT, and a control group. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the application, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours post-application. The data will be analyzed using statistical methods to evaluate the impact of KT tension on local body temperature. This study will provide insights into the physiological effects of KT under different tension levels.

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Detailed Description

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This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the lumbar paravertebral muscles at different tension levels (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. KT is an elastic adhesive band that is believed to increase circulation, improve muscle function, support proprioception, and alleviate pain. Previous studies have explored the effects of KT on local temperature, but the impact of varying tension levels on temperature and circulation has not been extensively examined. This study seeks to fill this gap by investigating how different tensions in KT application affect local body temperature, a potential indicator of changes in circulation.

The study will include 54 participants, randomly assigned into three groups: a 25% tension KT group, a 75% tension KT group, and a control group. Participants will be stratified by gender to ensure balanced representation. KT will be applied unilaterally to the paravertebral muscles, with the side (right or left) selected by a coin toss. The KT application will follow the standard "I" shape, with 5 cm anchor segments at both ends, and the tension will be applied along the L1-L5 vertebrae in a neutral standing position. After participants bend forward to their maximum comfort level, the tape will be applied, and adhesion will be ensured by rubbing the tape.

Local body temperature will be measured using a FLIR E5 infrared camera (Teledyne FLIR, USA) at four time points: immediately before the KT application, 15 minutes after the application, 45 minutes after the application, and 24 hours post-application. The thermal measurements will be analyzed using FLIR E5 software to determine the minimum, average, and maximum temperatures of the taped area.

The primary outcome of the study is to determine if KT application under different tension levels influences local body temperature, potentially reflecting changes in blood circulation. Secondary outcomes include the comparison of temperature variations between the tension groups and the control group, and the analysis of how time influences these changes.

Statistical analysis will involve one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to compare the demographic characteristics of the groups and a three-way repeated measures ANOVA to assess differences in local body temperature across groups (25% tension, 75% tension, and control), sides (right and left), and time points. Bonferroni post hoc tests will be used to further explore significant interactions or main effects. Descriptive statistics will summarize demographic data, and significance will be set at p \< 0.05.

This study is expected to provide valuable insights into the physiological effects of KT and may contribute to a better understanding of how different tension levels influence local circulation and body temperature. These findings could inform clinical practices related to KT and its potential therapeutic benefits.

Conditions

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Kinesio Taping Body Temperature Changes

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a 25% tension Kinesio Taping (KT) group, a 75% tension KT group, and a control group. Each group will receive a different intervention, with the KT applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles based on the designated tension level. The study is single-blind, meaning the researcher assessing the local body temperature using infrared thermography will be blinded to the group assignments. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the KT application, 15 minutes after, 45 minutes after, and 24 hours post-application, to assess the immediate and lasting effects of the KT interventions. The primary aim is to compare the impact of different KT tensions on local body temperature, serving as an indicator of changes in circulation and the therapeutic effect of KT.

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators

The participants will be aware of the group to which they are assigned (25% tension KT, 75% tension KT, or control group), but the researcher performing the thermal measurements using infrared thermography will be blinded to the group assignments. This ensures that the data collector's knowledge of the group assignment does not influence the measurement process or interpretation of the results. The masking of the researcher conducting the thermal imaging minimizes the risk of bias during data collection and analysis.

Study Groups

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25% Tension Kinesio Taping Group

Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 25% tension. The tape will be applied using an "I" shaped strip with 5 cm anchor segments and 0% tension at both ends. The application will be conducted while the participant is in a neutral standing position, and the tape will be rubbed to ensure adhesion.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

%25 tension Kinesio tape

Intervention Type OTHER

"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 25% tension

Control Group

Participants in this group will not receive any Kinesio Taping intervention. This group will serve as a baseline for comparison with the KT groups, allowing for the assessment of the effects of KT on local body temperature.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

75% Tension Kinesio Taping Group

Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 75% tension. The tape will be applied in an "I" shape with 5 cm anchor segments at both ends. The tension will be adjusted to 75% during the application, and the same adhesion process will be followed.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

75% tension Kinesio tape

Intervention Type OTHER

"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 75% tension

Interventions

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%25 tension Kinesio tape

"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 25% tension

Intervention Type OTHER

75% tension Kinesio tape

"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 75% tension

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Willingness to participate in the study
* Aged between 18 and 35 years
* Ability to read and understand Turkish

Exclusion Criteria

* Experiencing muscle pain in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
* Use of medication or having a systemic disease that may affect thermoregulation
* Having dermatological conditions in the area where Kinesio Taping will be applied
* Having undergone surgery in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
* Being pregnant

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes