StrokeNCT06723873
Effects of Kinesiology Taping in Stroke Patients
A study testing Kinesiology Taping in people with Stroke and Upper Extremity Dysfunction, run by University of Beykent at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if kinesiology taping works to treat stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Is kinesiology taping effective in stroke patients? Researchers compare kinesiology taping to a placebo (visually similar but has no effects) to see if kinesiology taping works… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiology Taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 37 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Jun 2015to 10 Feb 2017
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Experienced a first-ever stroke
- Demonstrated a motor recovery level of Brunnstrom stages 3 or 4 in the affected upper limb
- No history of botulinum toxin-A therapy within the past three months
- Possess sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow assessment instructions
Who cannot join
- Individuals with movement or functional limitations due to prior shoulder injuries
- Exhibited allergic reactions or skin sensitivities to taping
- Patients with any existing skin conditions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Immediate Effects of Kinesiology Taping on the Trunk-Scapula-Shoulder Complex in Stroke Patients: A Placebo-Controlled Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if kinesiology taping works to treat stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is kinesiology taping effective in stroke patients? Researchers compare kinesiology taping to a placebo (visually similar but has no effects) to see if kinesiology taping works immediately to treat stroke patients.
Read the detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of kinesiology taping (KT) on trunk control, posture, proprioception, and upper limb function in stroke patients, specifically focusing on the trunk-scapula-shoulder complex. A total of thirty-seven stroke patients participated in this placebo-controlled trial, where they were randomly assigned to either the KT group (n=19) or a placebo-controlled sham KT group (n=18). The KT group received kinesiology taping applied using facilitation and inhibition techniques, while the control group received sham taping without therapeutic tension.
The application of kinesiology taping to the trunk-scapula-shoulder complex in stroke patients resulted in immediate enhancements in trunk control, shoulder posture, and proprioception. However, it did not significantly improve upper limb function in the short term.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Being tested
- Kinesiology Taping, Placebo Kinesio Taping
- Keywords
- stroke, trunk control, kinesiology taping
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesiology TapingOther
The treatment group received Kinesiology Taping around the trunk extensors, lower and middle trapezius, supraspinatus, deltoid muscle group, and serratus anterior muscle.
Placebo Kinesio TapingOther
In the control group, kinesiology tape was applied without tension and in a manner that did not target specific muscle groups or respect the anatomical origin and insertion points.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Taping Group | Experimental | Each taping method was carefully designed to address the unique muscle imbalances and functional deficits commonly seen in stroke patients. Receives: Other: Kinesiology Taping |
| Placebo-Controlled Sham Group | Sham comparator | Utilizing three 'I'-shaped strips placed superficially on the skin to ensure no therapeutic effects were achieved. Receives: Other: Placebo Kinesio Taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Trunk Impairment Scale
The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is a validated assessment tool designed to evaluate trunk function in stroke patients, measuring static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination through a total of 17 items. Each item is scored based on the patient's performance, with the highest score recorded from three repetitions. The TIS provides a total score ranging from 0 to 23 points, where a higher score indicates better trunk function.
Measured: Change of trunk impairment from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
Posture Evaluation
Posture was assessed using the Posture Screen Mobile (PSM) application, a reliable and valid software tool for posture analysis available on iOS and Android devices. In this study, a physiotherapist utilized an iPad camera to capture sagittal plane photographs of each participant, which were then digitized by marking specific anatomical landmarks. The PSM application calculated anterior and lateral translations, as well as angular displacements, overlaying a grid on the images to assist in accurate landmark placement.
Measured: Change of posture scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
Proprioception Evaluation
Trunk and shoulder proprioception were evaluated using the inclinometer, with participants positioned at 30° forward flexion of the trunk for testing. They were instructed to hold this position for 5 seconds and then return to a neutral position for another 5 seconds before attempting to reproduce the initial benchmark position, with up to five attempts allowed. Shoulder proprioception was assessed at 75° and 90° flexion.
Measured: Change of proprioception scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Motor Assessment Scale
The Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) was employed to evaluate upper-limb function in stroke patients, focusing specifically on three items: item 6 (upper-limb function), item 7 (hand movements), and item 8 (advanced hand activities). Each item is scored on a scale from 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating better functional ability, resulting in a total score range of 0 to 18 for these three items.
Measured: Change of upper-limb function scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Dec 2024
- Study start10 Jun 2015
- Primary completion10 Feb 2017
- Study completion10 Feb 2017
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
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Beykent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Özge Tahran, University of Beykent
- Investigators
- Burcu Ersöz Hüseyinsinoğlu, Assoc.Prof., Study director, Marmara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06723873
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 108400987-244
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 12 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Immediate Effects of Kinesiology Taping on the Trunk-Scapula-Shoulder Complex in Stroke Patients: A Placebo-Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06723873
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 108400987-244
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Keywords
- stroke, trunk control, kinesiology taping
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of BeykentUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jun 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Feb 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Feb 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Dec 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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if kinesiology taping works to treat stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is kinesiology taping effective in stroke patients? Researchers compare kinesiology taping to a placebo (visually similar but has no effects) to see if kinesiology taping works immediately to treat stroke patients.
Detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of kinesiology taping (KT) on trunk control, posture, proprioception, and upper limb function in stroke patients, specifically focusing on the trunk-scapula-shoulder complex. A total of thirty-seven stroke patients participated in this placebo-controlled trial, where they were randomly assigned to either the KT group (n=19) or a placebo-controlled sham KT group (n=18). The KT group received kinesiology taping applied using facilitation and inhibition techniques, while the control group received sham taping without therapeutic tension.
The application of kinesiology taping to the trunk-scapula-shoulder complex in stroke patients resulted in immediate enhancements in trunk control, shoulder posture, and proprioception. However, it did not significantly improve upper limb function in the short term.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Taping Group | Experimental | Other: Kinesiology TapingEach taping method was carefully designed to address the unique muscle imbalances and functional deficits commonly seen in stroke patients. |
| Placebo-Controlled Sham Group | Sham comparator | Other: Placebo Kinesio TapingUtilizing three 'I'-shaped strips placed superficially on the skin to ensure no therapeutic effects were achieved. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Experienced a first-ever stroke
- Demonstrated a motor recovery level of Brunnstrom stages 3 or 4 in the affected upper limb
- No history of botulinum toxin-A therapy within the past three months
- Possess sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow assessment instructions
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals with movement or functional limitations due to prior shoulder injuries
- Exhibited allergic reactions or skin sensitivities to taping
- Patients with any existing skin conditions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology TapingThe treatment group received Kinesiology Taping around the trunk extensors, lower and middle trapezius, supraspinatus, deltoid muscle group, and serratus anterior muscle. | Other | Kinesiology Taping Group |
| Placebo Kinesio TapingIn the control group, kinesiology tape was applied without tension and in a manner that did not target specific muscle groups or respect the anatomical origin and insertion points. | Other | Placebo-Controlled Sham Group |
Primary outcome
The Trunk Impairment Scale
Time frame: Change of trunk impairment from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is a validated assessment tool designed to evaluate trunk function in stroke patients, measuring static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination through a total of 17 items. Each item is scored based on the patient's performance, with the highest score recorded from three repetitions. The TIS provides a total score ranging from 0 to 23 points, where a higher score indicates better trunk function.
Posture Evaluation
Time frame: Change of posture scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
Posture was assessed using the Posture Screen Mobile (PSM) application, a reliable and valid software tool for posture analysis available on iOS and Android devices. In this study, a physiotherapist utilized an iPad camera to capture sagittal plane photographs of each participant, which were then digitized by marking specific anatomical landmarks. The PSM application calculated anterior and lateral translations, as well as angular displacements, overlaying a grid on the images to assist in accurate landmark placement.
Proprioception Evaluation
Time frame: Change of proprioception scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
Trunk and shoulder proprioception were evaluated using the inclinometer, with participants positioned at 30° forward flexion of the trunk for testing. They were instructed to hold this position for 5 seconds and then return to a neutral position for another 5 seconds before attempting to reproduce the initial benchmark position, with up to five attempts allowed. Shoulder proprioception was assessed at 75° and 90° flexion.
1 secondary outcome
Motor Assessment Scale
Time frame: Change of upper-limb function scores from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.
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 Dec 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.
Burcu Ersöz Hüseyinsinoğlu, Assoc.Prof. study director
Marmara 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 Kinesiology Taping in people with Stroke and Upper Extremity Dysfunction, run by University of Beykent 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 4 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 Dec 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 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?
The Trunk Impairment Scale (time frame: Change of trunk impairment from baseline at the end of 24 hours of each kinesiology taping intervention.). 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 Dec 2024.