Lower Cross SyndromeNCT06303375
Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Posture and Function in Lower Cross Syndrome
A study testing Kinesio taping and Conventional physical therapy in people with Lower Cross Syndrome, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Determine the impact of Kinesio taping on pain, postural alignment and functional outcomes in individuals with lower cross syndrome. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 50 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Lower Cross Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio taping and Conventional physical therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 13 Oct 2023to 30 Aug 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 30 to 50 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age- 30 to 50 years.
- Female patients.
- Anterior pelvic tilting > 7-10 degrees.
- Postural imbalance characterized by anterior pelvic tilt, lumbar hyper lordosis, and associated muscle imbalances.
- Discomfort, pain, or limitations related to the lower back, pelvis, and hips attributed to LCS.
- Willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Musculoskeletal pathologies affecting the lower back, pelvis, hips, or lower extremities (e.g., herniated disc, lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar stenosis, hip labral tear).
- Kinesiotaping interventions for LCS in the past 3 months.
- Allergies to tape materials or skin sensitivities that might prevent safe tape application.
- Pregnant individuals due to potential discomfort.
- Open wounds, infections, or skin conditions at the taping application site.
- Severe cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, or neurological diseases.
- In other clinical trials involving interventions for LCS.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Railway hospital Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46060
About this study
Official title: Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Posture and Function in Patient With Lower Cross Syndrome
Determine the impact of Kinesio taping on pain, postural alignment and functional outcomes in individuals with lower cross syndrome.
Read the detailed description
Participants with lower cross syndrome who present to physical therapy department will be screened for eligibility on basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Group A will receive the treatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles along with Kinesiotaping using inhibition and facilitation technique for LCS and Group B will receive the treatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles. The patients will receive the treatment sessions 3 days per week for almost 04 weeks. They will be evaluated after the treatment for PAIN, POSTURAL ASSESSMENT, FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY in order to check for the effect of the treatment.
- Conditions
- Lower Cross Syndrome
- Being tested
- Kinesio taping, Conventional physical therapy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio tapingOther
Kinesiotaping using inhibition technique in tight muscles and facilitation technique in weak muscles for LCS. Treatment sessions 3 days per week for almost 04 weeks.
10 mins moist hot pack
- Stretching exercises of tight erector spinae, hip flexors 3-4 times a week 5 sec hold 5-7 reps 1 set.
- Strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles 2-3 times in a week
Conventional physical therapyOther
10 mins moist hot pack
- Stretching exercises of tight erector spinae, hip flexors 3-4 times a week 5 sec hold 5-7 reps 1 set.
- Strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles 2-3 times in a week
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio taping along with conventional physical therapy | Experimental | treatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles along with Kinesiotaping using inhibition and facilitation technique for LCS. Receives: Other: Kinesio taping; Other: Conventional physical therapy |
| conventional physical therapy | Active comparator | Treatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles. Receives: Other: Conventional physical therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual analog scale (VAS)
To assess pain using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), provide patient with a straight line ranging from "No Pain "to "Worst pain Imaginable "Ask patient to mark a point on line that represents their current pain intensity, with understanding that the left end means no pain, and the right end means the most severe pain imaginable, measure distance in millimeters from "No pain "end to the marked point to quantify the pain level. Pain is assess at the end of every week.
Measured: 4th week
Anterior pelvic tilting
The hand-held pelvic inclinometer's is use for measure anterior pelvic tilting. Anterior pelvic tilting is measure at the end of every week.
Measured: 4th week
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a widely used questionnaire to assess the functional disability and impact of lower back pain on an individual's daily life. Patients are asked to rate their level of disability on a scale from 0 to 5, with 0 indicating no disability and 5 indicating the highest level of disability. It is divided into ten sections that each target various tasks or functions. Higher percentages indicate greater disability. Functional disability through ODI assess after every 2nd week.
Measured: 4th week
Muscle Length
The length of the bilateral Iliopsoas muscle was measured using a Universal Goniometer and the Modified Thomas test. A non-elastic measuring tape was used to examine the length of the spinal extensor muscle. Abdominal muscular strength and bilateral Gluteus maximus Manual muscle testing was graded according to the MRC grading system.
Measured: 4th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Mar 2024
- Study start13 Oct 2023
- Primary completion31 Jul 2024
- Study completion30 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Lower Cross SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 44 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Asmar Fatima, MS OMPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06303375
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/MS-PT/01718 Nida Kausar
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 4 Mar 2024
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Posture and Function in Patient With Lower Cross Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06303375
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/MS-PT/01718 Nida Kausar
- Conditions
- Lower Cross Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Mar 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.
Determine the impact of Kinesio taping on pain, postural alignment and functional outcomes in individuals with lower cross syndrome.
Detailed description
Participants with lower cross syndrome who present to physical therapy department will be screened for eligibility on basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Group A will receive the treatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles along with Kinesiotaping using inhibition and facilitation technique for LCS and Group B will receive the treatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles. The patients will receive the treatment sessions 3 days per week for almost 04 weeks. They will be evaluated after the treatment for PAIN, POSTURAL ASSESSMENT, FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY in order to check for the effect of the treatment.
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 along with conventional physical therapy | Experimental | Other: Kinesio taping, Other: Conventional physical therapytreatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles along with Kinesiotaping using inhibition and facilitation technique for LCS. |
| conventional physical therapy | Active comparator | Other: Conventional physical therapyTreatment with moist hot pack along with stretching of tight erector spinae, hip flexors and strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Age- 30 to 50 years.
- Female patients.
- Anterior pelvic tilting > 7-10 degrees.
- Postural imbalance characterized by anterior pelvic tilt, lumbar hyper lordosis, and associated muscle imbalances.
- Discomfort, pain, or limitations related to the lower back, pelvis, and hips attributed to LCS.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Musculoskeletal pathologies affecting the lower back, pelvis, hips, or lower extremities (e.g., herniated disc, lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar stenosis, hip labral tear).
- Kinesiotaping interventions for LCS in the past 3 months.
- Allergies to tape materials or skin sensitivities that might prevent safe tape application.
- Pregnant individuals due to potential discomfort.
- Open wounds, infections, or skin conditions at the taping application site.
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 tapingKinesiotaping using inhibition technique in tight muscles and facilitation technique in weak muscles for LCS. Treatment sessions 3 days per week for almost 04 weeks. 10 mins moist hot pack * Stretching exercises of tight erector spinae, hip flexors 3-4 times a week 5 sec hold 5-7 reps 1 set. * Strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles 2-3 times in a week | Other | Kinesio taping along with conventional physical therapy |
| Conventional physical therapy10 mins moist hot pack * Stretching exercises of tight erector spinae, hip flexors 3-4 times a week 5 sec hold 5-7 reps 1 set. * Strengthening of weak abdominals and gluteal muscles 2-3 times in a week | Other | Kinesio taping along with conventional physical therapy, conventional physical therapy |
Primary outcome
Visual analog scale (VAS)
Time frame: 4th week
To assess pain using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), provide patient with a straight line ranging from "No Pain "to "Worst pain Imaginable "Ask patient to mark a point on line that represents their current pain intensity, with understanding that the left end means no pain, and the right end means the most severe pain imaginable, measure distance in millimeters from "No pain "end to the marked point to quantify the pain level. Pain is assess at the end of every week.
Anterior pelvic tilting
Time frame: 4th week
The hand-held pelvic inclinometer's is use for measure anterior pelvic tilting. Anterior pelvic tilting is measure at the end of every week.
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Time frame: 4th week
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a widely used questionnaire to assess the functional disability and impact of lower back pain on an individual's daily life. Patients are asked to rate their level of disability on a scale from 0 to 5, with 0 indicating no disability and 5 indicating the highest level of disability. It is divided into ten sections that each target various tasks or functions. Higher percentages indicate greater disability. Functional disability through ODI assess after every 2nd week.
Muscle Length
Time frame: 4th week
The length of the bilateral Iliopsoas muscle was measured using a Universal Goniometer and the Modified Thomas test. A non-elastic measuring tape was used to examine the length of the spinal extensor muscle. Abdominal muscular strength and bilateral Gluteus maximus Manual muscle testing was graded according to the MRC grading system.
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 26 Oct 2024.
- 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.
Asmar Fatima, MS OMPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
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 and Conventional physical therapy in people with Lower Cross Syndrome, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 6 inclusion and 7 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 26 Oct 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 Pakistan. 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?
Visual analog scale (VAS) (time frame: 4th week). The study lists 4 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 26 Oct 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 2 Nov 2026.