StrokeKinesio tapingNCT06188845
Kinesio Taping in Stroke Patient
A study testing Kinesio taping in people with Stroke and Cardiovascular Diseases, run by Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 32 to 77 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Disability
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 17 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 4 Jan 2021to 9 Feb 2022
- 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 32 to 77 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- (1) Stroke with unilateral hemiparesis, (2) onset duration > 6 months, (3) Brunnstrom stage in the proximal and distal parts of the upper extremity > stage III, and (4) adequate cognitive ability to understand and cooperate with the experiment procedure.
Who cannot join
- Participants with skin problem (such as allergies, open wound), a history of upper extremity musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, tendon ruptures), or other peripheral neurological or systemic diseases were excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Improved Hand Function in High-functioning Stroke Survivors by Applying Kinesio Taping: A Prospective Clinical Trial
Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Disability
- Being tested
- Kinesio taping
- Keywords
- kinesio tape, high-functioning stroke, hand function, stroke
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio tapingOther
Kinesio taping is a non-invasive physical treatment, which is breathable, hypoallergenic and elastic. Because of the mechanical properties and physiological effects, Kinesio taping has been thought to relieve pain, reduce swelling, support and relax soft tissue, promote motor performance, and correct posture or abnormal movement patterns.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| KT group | Experimental | Participants in the KT group were applied I-shaped Kinesio tape to the wrist extensor and pronator teres of the hemiplegic forearm for 2 days. Throughout the 2-day experiment, all participants received regular conventional rehabilitation. Receives: Other: Kinesio taping |
| CT group | No intervention | Participants in the CT group did not receive tape intervention but received regular conventional therapy. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscle strength
The maximum grip force and the muscle strength of the wrist extensor and flexor
Measured: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
AROM and PROM
The AROM and PROM of wrist flexion and extension (AROM and PROM in degrees). The AROM and PROM of the wrist flexion and extension were measured with the goniometers.
Measured: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Spasticity
Spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor. The spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).
Measured: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
The Action Research Arm Test
gross motor and fine motor function of the upper limb, which included grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement
Measured: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Quick DASH
To measure the disability and symptoms of the upper limb, participants self-reported the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire
Measured: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later))
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jan 2024
- Study start4 Jan 2021
- Primary completion9 Feb 2022
- Study completion9 Feb 2022
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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 17 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ya-Wen Tsai, MS, Principal investigator, Department of Rehabilitation, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06188845
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TMANH108-REC009
- Other IDs
- TMANH108-REC009
- Acronym
- Kinesio taping
- Status last verified
- Dec 2023
- First submitted
- 12 Sep 2023
- Last updated
- 3 Jan 2024
- 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 3 Jan 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Improved Hand Function in High-functioning Stroke Survivors by Applying Kinesio Taping: A Prospective Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06188845
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Kinesio taping / TMANH108-REC009
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Disability
- Keywords
- kinesio tape, high-functioning stroke, hand function, stroke
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 17 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Jan 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Feb 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Jan 2024 (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.
Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| KT group | Experimental | Other: Kinesio tapingParticipants in the KT group were applied I-shaped Kinesio tape to the wrist extensor and pronator teres of the hemiplegic forearm for 2 days. Throughout the 2-day experiment, all participants received regular conventional rehabilitation. |
| CT group | No intervention | –Participants in the CT group did not receive tape intervention but received regular conventional therapy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 32 to 77 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- (1) Stroke with unilateral hemiparesis, (2) onset duration > 6 months, (3) Brunnstrom stage in the proximal and distal parts of the upper extremity > stage III, and (4) adequate cognitive ability to understand and cooperate with the experiment procedure.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants with skin problem (such as allergies, open wound), a history of upper extremity musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, tendon ruptures), or other peripheral neurological or systemic diseases were excluded.
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 tapingKinesio taping is a non-invasive physical treatment, which is breathable, hypoallergenic and elastic. Because of the mechanical properties and physiological effects, Kinesio taping has been thought to relieve pain, reduce swelling, support and relax soft tissue, promote motor performance, and correct posture or abnormal movement patterns. | Other | KT group |
Primary outcome
Muscle strength
Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
The maximum grip force and the muscle strength of the wrist extensor and flexor
AROM and PROM
Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
The AROM and PROM of wrist flexion and extension (AROM and PROM in degrees). The AROM and PROM of the wrist flexion and extension were measured with the goniometers.
Spasticity
Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor. The spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).
The Action Research Arm Test
Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
gross motor and fine motor function of the upper limb, which included grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement
Quick DASH
Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later))
To measure the disability and symptoms of the upper limb, participants self-reported the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire
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 3 Jan 2024.
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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.
Ya-Wen Tsai, MS principal investigator
Department of Rehabilitation, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan
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 and Cardiovascular Diseases, run by Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University 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 1 inclusion and 1 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 3 Jan 2024. 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?
Muscle strength (time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)). The study lists 5 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 3 Jan 2024.