Kinesio Taping for Upper Extremity Motor Function in Acute Stroke Patients
NCT ID: NCT07300605
Last Updated: 2025-12-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
26 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-06-01
2018-11-10
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Participants were randomized (1:1) into a kinesio taping group or a sham taping group. The kinesio taping protocol followed standard facilitation techniques applied to the dorsum of the hand and forearm with appropriate tension, aiming to support finger, wrist, and hand activation. Sham taping was performed without tension and without crossing joints, to avoid therapeutic effect while maintaining participant blinding. Both groups received three taping applications over approximately three weeks.
Outcome measures included Brunnstrom staging, Fugl-Meyer Assessment (upper extremity, wrist, and hand subscales), Visual Analog Scale for hand pain, Health Assessment Questionnaire, and Beck Depression Inventory. Evaluations were performed before treatment, at the end of the 3-week intervention period, and at 6 weeks. Statistical analyses were conducted using standard non-parametric methods for intra- and inter-group comparisons.
The study was designed to determine whether kinesio taping provides additional benefit beyond conventional rehabilitation in facilitating neurophysiological recovery, improving wrist and hand motor function, reducing pain, supporting functional independence, and decreasing depressive symptoms in the acute phase of stroke. No adverse events were observed during the study.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Kinesio Taping
Participants received kinesio taping applied to the dorsum of the hand and forearm using standard facilitation techniques with approximately 25% tension, in addition to conventional rehabilitation.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio tape was applied to the dorsum of the hand with five 1-cm I-strips and one 5-cm I-strip extending toward the forearm, with \~25% stretch. Three applications over approximately 3 weeks.
Sham Taping
Participants received sham taping without tension and without crossing joints, mimicking the appearance of kinesio taping but without therapeutic effect, in addition to conventional rehabilitation.
Sham Taping
Sham taping was performed using Y- and I-strips without stretch and without crossing joints. Three applications over approximately 3 weeks.
Interventions
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Kinesio Taping
Kinesio tape was applied to the dorsum of the hand with five 1-cm I-strips and one 5-cm I-strip extending toward the forearm, with \~25% stretch. Three applications over approximately 3 weeks.
Sham Taping
Sham taping was performed using Y- and I-strips without stretch and without crossing joints. Three applications over approximately 3 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI
* Within first 6 months after stroke onset
* Brunnstrom Stage 1 for upper extremity and hand (flaccid muscle tone)
* Sufficient cognitive ability to follow instructions
* Participation in inpatient or outpatient stroke rehabilitation
* Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Prior upper extremity surgery, fracture, contracture, or heterotopic ossification
* Brachial plexus injury or peripheral nerve lesions
* Additional neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, polyneuropathy)
* Severe shoulder pain (VAS ≥ 5) that could interfere with assessments
* Significant musculoskeletal disorders affecting the hemiplegic upper extremity
* Uncontrolled comorbidities that prevent participation in rehabilitation
* Inability to complete follow-up assessments
50 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Koç University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Havvanur Albayrak
Specialist Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Principal Investigators
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Havvanur Albayrak
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Koç University School of Medicine
Locations
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SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol
Other Identifiers
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KUSOM-IRB-2018/249
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id