Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis

NCT ID: NCT07124169

Last Updated: 2025-08-15

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 38 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2015-11-30
• Study Completion Date: 2016-06-30

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in addition to exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Thirty-eight participants aged 45 to 65 were randomly assigned to two groups: one group performed a structured home exercise program three times weekly for 6 weeks, while the other group performed the same program and also received kinesiotaping once weekly. Outcomes included pain, stiffness, balance, and quality of life. Both groups demonstrated significant improvement; however, the kinesiotaping plus exercise group showed greater gains in pain reduction, mobility, and daily activities. These findings suggest that kinesiotaping combined with exercise may provide superior benefits compared with exercise alone in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Conditions

Gonarthrosis

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Experimental (Kinesiotape+home exercise)

The taping procedure was repeated once a week, starting from the first week, for a total of 6 sessions. Mechanical correction technique and Ligament/Tendon correction technique, as kinesiotape application, were performed. ). A 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises. ).

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiotape + home exercise

Intervention Type: OTHER

Kinesiotaping will be applied to the knee once weekly for 6 weeks. In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.

control (home exercise )

A 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Home exercise

Intervention Type: OTHER

In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.

Interventions

Kinesiotape + home exercise

Kinesiotaping will be applied to the knee once weekly for 6 weeks. In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Home exercise

In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• having a diagnosis of primary gonarthrosis according to ACR classification criteria,
• being between 45 and 65 years of age,
• having a radiological diagnosis of gonarthrosis between Kellgren-Lawrence stage 1-3 ,
• signing the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• presence of a neurological disorder affecting muscle strength or balance,
• history of any surgical operation on the knee, hip or spine,
• physiotherapy or injections for the knee within the previous year,
• presence of systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, vertigo, visual problems,
• history of severe trauma within the previous year

• Minimum Eligible Age: 45 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Fenerbahce University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Burcu AKKURT

assistant professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Provided Documents

Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

2015-17/04

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id