Postural; DefectNCT05858073
Investigation of Immediate Efficacy of Kinesiology Taping
A study testing Kinesio Taping in people with Postural; Defect, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Shoulder protraction is the forward tilt of the head with hyperextension of the cervical spine and is associated with lengthening of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles. With the lengthening of the flexor muscles, the weakened and shortened trapezius, levator scapula, and serratus anterior muscles lead to… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Postural; Defect
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio Taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 114 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2023to 1 May 2024
- 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 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Those with neck pain
- Being between 18-60 years old
Who cannot join
- Hypertension
- Cardiopulmonary disease
- Pregnancy
- malignancy
- Operation, injection, etc. for the neck in the last 3 months. those with a history of treatment
- Spine surgery
- Psychological discomfort
- Neurological and orthopedic deficits
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Immediate Effects of Kinesiotaping on Pain, Proprioception, and Posture in Round Shoulder Individuals With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Double-Blinded Randomized Control
Shoulder protraction is the forward tilt of the head with hyperextension of the cervical spine and is associated with lengthening of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles. With the lengthening of the flexor muscles, the weakened and shortened trapezius, levator scapula, and serratus anterior muscles lead to extra flexor torque and sustained contraction.
Read the detailed description
Weakness in the rotator cuff muscles, especially infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscles, has been observed in individuals with scapular dyskinesia and who frequently use overhead movements in their daily lives. The most important point to be considered in the treatment of scapular dyskinesia is the effective evaluation and treatment of primary and secondary symptoms and conditions. The preference of shoulder rehabilitation programs in which the scapula is also included in the treatment program will provide great benefits to physiotherapists in terms of treatment. Effective treatment can be provided by taping, exercise and many other treatment methods.
- Conditions
- Postural; Defect
- Being tested
- Kinesio Taping, Placebo Kinesio Taping
- Keywords
- taping
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio TapingOther
Standard 5 cm Kinesio Tex will be used. Initially, a Y-strip was paper-off (without tension) from the starting point to the insertion of the supraspinatus, while the participants were reaching with their upper extremities behind their backs and flexing their necks to the contralateral side. Second, an I-strip from the coracoid process will be applied around the posterior deltoid using approximately 50% to 75% downward flexion. Initially, the shoulder will be externally rotated without elevation, and then slightly horizontally adduction and forward elevation as the end of the band is applied without stretching. This I strip is shaped like a Y at the end of the tape.
Finally, a Y-strip will be applied using paper-off tension from the T10-T12 region to the medial border of the scapula to facilitate the lower trapezius muscle. For this technique, the shoulder was adducted horizontally and the middle tail was applied with the hands crossed over the chest.
Placebo Kinesio TapingOther
Standard placebo taping will be applied to the placebo Kinesio taping group with a standard 5 cm Kinesio Tex. Two tension-free strips will be applied separately to the acromioclavicular joint and lower trapezius muscle. Suspicious participants will be excluded from the study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping. | Other | Not described Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping |
| Placebo Kinesio Taping. | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Placebo Kinesio Taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
In the measurement of neck pain severity, it was planned to use a standard, proven 10 mm VAS. Patients will be asked to determine a value between 0 and 10 for the VAS, with 0 in the absence of pain and 10 mm in the most severe pain.
Measured: one day
New York Posture Scale
Posture analysis is done while standing upright. Postures of the subjects participating in the study were evaluated with the New York Posture Scale. In this evaluation system, posture that can occur in 13 different parts of the body is evaluated. For scoring, a score of five was given if the person's posture was correct, three if it was moderately impaired, and one if it was severely impaired. The total score obtained with the test evaluation is a maximum of 65 and a minimum of 13. Standard evaluation criteria developed for this test were defined as "very good" if the total score was >=45, "good" if 40-44, "moderate" if 30-39, "poor" if 20-29, and "poor" if <=19. detected.
Measured: one day
Proprioception Evaluation
An inclinometer is an instrument that records angular movements with respect to gravity. The inclinometer has many advantages such as precise measurement, digital display, and ease of use. In our study, inclinometer will be used to evaluate proprioception.
The patient is first brought to 30° shoulder flexion position 3 times while standing and asked to memorize this position. Then the patient is asked to find the same position with his eyes closed. The patient is asked to return to the upright position and find the 30° flexion position. The same procedure is repeated in sitting position at 30° flexion and 15° extension positions. This process is repeated 3 times and the results are recorded. The average of these 3 measurements will be used in the analysis of the data.
Measured: one day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 May 2023
- Study start1 Jun 2023
- Primary completion1 Jun 2023
- Study completion1 May 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Postural; DefectStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 114 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, hazal genc, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05858073
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-10840098-772.02-2825
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 5 May 2023
- Last updated
- 17 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Duperrat B, Puissant A, Larregue M, Fixy P. [Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis with xanthoma]. Bull Soc Fr Dermatol Syphiligr. 1972;79(3):227. No abstract available. French.
PubMed 4629933Demircioglu G, Genc H. Immediate effects of Kinesio taping on pain, proprioception, and posture in round shoulder individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Dec 13;103(50):e40498. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000040498.
PubMed 39686459
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Immediate Effects of Kinesiotaping on Pain, Proprioception, and Posture in Round Shoulder Individuals With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Double-Blinded Randomized Control
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05858073
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-10840098-772.02-2825
- Conditions
- Postural; Defect
- Keywords
- taping
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 114 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 May 2023 (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.
Shoulder protraction is the forward tilt of the head with hyperextension of the cervical spine and is associated with lengthening of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles. With the lengthening of the flexor muscles, the weakened and shortened trapezius, levator scapula, and serratus anterior muscles lead to extra flexor torque and sustained contraction.
Detailed description
Weakness in the rotator cuff muscles, especially infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscles, has been observed in individuals with scapular dyskinesia and who frequently use overhead movements in their daily lives. The most important point to be considered in the treatment of scapular dyskinesia is the effective evaluation and treatment of primary and secondary symptoms and conditions. The preference of shoulder rehabilitation programs in which the scapula is also included in the treatment program will provide great benefits to physiotherapists in terms of treatment. Effective treatment can be provided by taping, exercise and many other treatment methods.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping. | Other | Other: Kinesio Taping |
| Placebo Kinesio Taping. | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo Kinesio Taping |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Those with neck pain
- Being between 18-60 years old
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Hypertension
- Cardiopulmonary disease
- Pregnancy
- malignancy
- Operation, injection, etc. for the neck in the last 3 months. those with a history of treatment
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 TapingStandard 5 cm Kinesio Tex will be used. Initially, a Y-strip was paper-off (without tension) from the starting point to the insertion of the supraspinatus, while the participants were reaching with their upper extremities behind their backs and flexing their necks to the contralateral side. Second, an I-strip from the coracoid process will be applied around the posterior deltoid using approximately 50% to 75% downward flexion. Initially, the shoulder will be externally rotated without elevation, and then slightly horizontally adduction and forward elevation as the end of the band is applied without stretching. This I strip is shaped like a Y at the end of the tape. Finally, a Y-strip will be applied using paper-off tension from the T10-T12 region to the medial border of the scapula to facilitate the lower trapezius muscle. For this technique, the shoulder was adducted horizontally and the middle tail was applied with the hands crossed over the chest. | Other | Kinesio Taping. |
| Placebo Kinesio TapingStandard placebo taping will be applied to the placebo Kinesio taping group with a standard 5 cm Kinesio Tex. Two tension-free strips will be applied separately to the acromioclavicular joint and lower trapezius muscle. Suspicious participants will be excluded from the study. | Other | Placebo Kinesio Taping. |
Primary outcome
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: one day
In the measurement of neck pain severity, it was planned to use a standard, proven 10 mm VAS. Patients will be asked to determine a value between 0 and 10 for the VAS, with 0 in the absence of pain and 10 mm in the most severe pain.
New York Posture Scale
Time frame: one day
Posture analysis is done while standing upright. Postures of the subjects participating in the study were evaluated with the New York Posture Scale. In this evaluation system, posture that can occur in 13 different parts of the body is evaluated. For scoring, a score of five was given if the person's posture was correct, three if it was moderately impaired, and one if it was severely impaired. The total score obtained with the test evaluation is a maximum of 65 and a minimum of 13. Standard evaluation criteria developed for this test were defined as "very good" if the total score was >=45, "good" if 40-44, "moderate" if 30-39, "poor" if 20-29, and "poor" if <=19. detected.
Proprioception Evaluation
Time frame: one day
An inclinometer is an instrument that records angular movements with respect to gravity. The inclinometer has many advantages such as precise measurement, digital display, and ease of use. In our study, inclinometer will be used to evaluate proprioception. The patient is first brought to 30° shoulder flexion position 3 times while standing and asked to memorize this position. Then the patient is asked to find the same position with his eyes closed. The patient is asked to return to the upright position and find the 30° flexion position. The same procedure is repeated in sitting position at 30° flexion and 15° extension positions. This process is repeated 3 times and the results are recorded. The average of these 3 measurements will be used in the analysis of the data.
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 17 Nov 2025.
- Background: PubMed 4629933Duperrat B, Puissant A, Larregue M, Fixy P. [Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis with xanthoma]. Bull Soc Fr Dermatol Syphiligr. 1972;79(3):227. No abstract available. French.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39686459Demircioglu G, Genc H. Immediate effects of Kinesio taping on pain, proprioception, and posture in round shoulder individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Dec 13;103(50):e40498. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000040498.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Postural; Defect, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 8 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 17 Nov 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (time frame: one day). 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?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05858073, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 17 Nov 2025.