StrokeNCT03935113
Effects of Kinesio Taping for Upper Limb Function of Stroke Patients
A study testing Kinesio taping in people with Stroke, run by Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Patients with stroke in the brain, due to central nervous system damage, lack of correct action patterns, limited joint movement of upper limbs, affecting the patient's performance. The Kinesio taping effect is to facilitate the muscle activity of upper limb. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 1 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 1 May 2019to 30 Dec 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Post-stroke hemiplegia, at least 6 months since onset
- Ability to communicate and understand instructions.
Who cannot join
- Skin problems, wounds, or infection on the affected upper limb.
- The experience of using the Kinesio taping.
- A history of allergy tothe Kinesio taping.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Patients with stroke in the brain, due to central nervous system damage, lack of correct action patterns, limited joint movement of upper limbs, affecting the patient's performance. The Kinesio taping effect is to facilitate the muscle activity of upper limb. This program is intended to provide a treatment for patients with chronic stroke, and to observe their upper limb movements before and after using the Kinesio taping.
Read the detailed description
Motor impairment is the main cause of disability after stroke, leading to major health problems. Research has shown that the most common consequence of stroke is the paresis of limbs.The ability to live independently after a stroke depends on the recovery of motor functions,particularly those of the upper limb.The core concept of the Kinesio taping is to influence the brain through the sensory input, stimulate the nervous system, and improve the motor performance of the stroke patient.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- Kinesio taping
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio tapingOther
In KT group, KT was applied using the insertion-origin muscle and space-correction technique of affected upper limb with stroke patients.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| KT group | Experimental | The paretic upper limb is a common consequence of stroke that increases activity limitation. Receives: Other: Kinesio taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) from pre to post-intervention.
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.
Measured: up to 30 minutes.
Change in Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) from pre to post-intervention.
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is an evaluative measure to assess specific changes in limb function among post-stroke hemiplegia.
Measured: up to 30 minutes.
Change in Box and Block Test (BBT) from pre to post-intervention.
The Box and Block Test (BBT) measures unilateral gross manual dexterity for stroke patients.
Measured: up to 30 minutes.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in Motor Activity Log (MAL) from pre to post-intervention.
The Motor Activity Log (MAL) is a semi-structured interview to assess arm function.
Measured: up to 20 minutes.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 May 2019
- Study start1 May 2019
- Primary completion30 Jul 2020
- Study completion30 Dec 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 1 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03935113
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- N201811021
- Status last verified
- May 2019
- First submitted
- 30 Apr 2019
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Aug 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Kinesio Taping for Upper Limb Function of Stroke Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03935113
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- N201811021
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jul 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 May 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Patients with stroke in the brain, due to central nervous system damage, lack of correct action patterns, limited joint movement of upper limbs, affecting the patient's performance. The Kinesio taping effect is to facilitate the muscle activity of upper limb. This program is intended to provide a treatment for patients with chronic stroke, and to observe their upper limb movements before and after using the Kinesio taping.
Detailed description
Motor impairment is the main cause of disability after stroke, leading to major health problems. Research has shown that the most common consequence of stroke is the paresis of limbs.The ability to live independently after a stroke depends on the recovery of motor functions,particularly those of the upper limb.The core concept of the Kinesio taping is to influence the brain through the sensory input, stimulate the nervous system, and improve the motor performance of the stroke patient.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| KT group | Experimental | Other: Kinesio tapingThe paretic upper limb is a common consequence of stroke that increases activity limitation. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Post-stroke hemiplegia, at least 6 months since onset
- Ability to communicate and understand instructions.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Skin problems, wounds, or infection on the affected upper limb.
- The experience of using the Kinesio taping.
- A history of allergy tothe Kinesio taping.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio tapingIn KT group, KT was applied using the insertion-origin muscle and space-correction technique of affected upper limb with stroke patients. | Other | KT group |
Primary outcome
Change in Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) from pre to post-intervention.
Time frame: up to 30 minutes.
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.
Change in Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) from pre to post-intervention.
Time frame: up to 30 minutes.
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is an evaluative measure to assess specific changes in limb function among post-stroke hemiplegia.
Change in Box and Block Test (BBT) from pre to post-intervention.
Time frame: up to 30 minutes.
The Box and Block Test (BBT) measures unilateral gross manual dexterity for stroke patients.
1 secondary outcome
Change in Motor Activity Log (MAL) from pre to post-intervention.
Time frame: up to 20 minutes.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Aug 2022.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesio taping in people with Stroke, run by Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) from pre to post-intervention. (time frame: up to 30 minutes.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Aug 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.