Kinesio TapingNCT06760299
Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lumbar Muscle Temperature
A study testing %25 tension Kinesio tape and 75% tension Kinesio tape in people with Kinesio Taping and Body Temperature Changes, run by Izmir Katip Celebi University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to lumbar paravertebral muscles with different tensions (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Kinesio Taping, Body Temperature Changes
- What is being tested?
- %25 tension Kinesio tape and 75% tension Kinesio tape
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- Jan 2025to Mar 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Ability to read and understand Turkish
Who cannot join
- Experiencing muscle pain in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
- Use of medication or having a systemic disease that may affect thermoregulation
- Having dermatological conditions in the area where Kinesio Taping will be applied
- Having undergone surgery in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
- Being pregnant
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Izmir Katip Celebi University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Laboratory
Izmir, 35570
Umut Ziya KOCAK, PhD, 00905052284879, umut_z_kocak@hotmail.com
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to Lumbar Paravertebral Muscles Under Different Tensions on Local Body Temperature: a Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to lumbar paravertebral muscles with different tensions (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. The study will compare the changes in local body temperature before and after KT application using infrared thermography. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups with randomization stratified by sex: 25% tension KT, 75% tension KT, and a control group. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the application, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours post-application. The data will be analyzed using statistical methods to evaluate the impact of KT tension on local body temperature. This study will provide insights into the physiological effects of KT under different tension levels.
Read the detailed description
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the lumbar paravertebral muscles at different tension levels (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. KT is an elastic adhesive band that is believed to increase circulation, improve muscle function, support proprioception, and alleviate pain. Previous studies have explored the effects of KT on local temperature, but the impact of varying tension levels on temperature and circulation has not been extensively examined. This study seeks to fill this gap by investigating how different tensions in KT application affect local body temperature, a potential indicator of changes in circulation.
The study will include 54 participants, randomly assigned into three groups: a 25% tension KT group, a 75% tension KT group, and a control group. Participants will be stratified by gender to ensure balanced representation. KT will be applied unilaterally to the paravertebral muscles, with the side (right or left) selected by a coin toss. The KT application will follow the standard "I" shape, with 5 cm anchor segments at both ends, and the tension will be applied along the L1-L5 vertebrae in a neutral standing position. After participants bend forward to their maximum comfort level, the tape will be applied, and adhesion will be ensured by rubbing the tape.
Local body temperature will be measured using a FLIR E5 infrared camera (Teledyne FLIR, USA) at four time points: immediately before the KT application, 15 minutes after the application, 45 minutes after the application, and 24 hours post-application. The thermal measurements will be analyzed using FLIR E5 software to determine the minimum, average, and maximum temperatures of the taped area.
The primary outcome of the study is to determine if KT application under different tension levels influences local body temperature, potentially reflecting changes in blood circulation. Secondary outcomes include the comparison of temperature variations between the tension groups and the control group, and the analysis of how time influences these changes.
Statistical analysis will involve one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to compare the demographic characteristics of the groups and a three-way repeated measures ANOVA to assess differences in local body temperature across groups (25% tension, 75% tension, and control), sides (right and left), and time points. Bonferroni post hoc tests will be used to further explore significant interactions or main effects. Descriptive statistics will summarize demographic data, and significance will be set at p < 0.05.
This study is expected to provide valuable insights into the physiological effects of KT and may contribute to a better understanding of how different tension levels influence local circulation and body temperature. These findings could inform clinical practices related to KT and its potential therapeutic benefits.
- Conditions
- Kinesio Taping, Body Temperature Changes
- Being tested
- %25 tension Kinesio tape, 75% tension Kinesio tape
- Keywords
- Thermal Imaging, Kinesio Taping, Body Temperature, Lumbar Muscles
- Medical subject headings
- Body Temperature Changes
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
%25 tension Kinesio tapeOther
"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 25% tension
75% tension Kinesio tapeOther
"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 75% tension
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 25% Tension Kinesio Taping Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 25% tension. The tape will be applied using an "I" shaped strip with 5 cm anchor segments and 0% tension at both ends. The application will be conducted while the participant is in a neutral standing position, and the tape will be rubbed to ensure adhesion. Receives: Other: %25 tension Kinesio tape |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group will not receive any Kinesio Taping intervention. This group will serve as a baseline for comparison with the KT groups, allowing for the assessment of the effects of KT on local body temperature. |
| 75% Tension Kinesio Taping Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 75% tension. The tape will be applied in an "I" shape with 5 cm anchor segments at both ends. The tension will be adjusted to 75% during the application, and the same adhesion process will be followed. Receives: Other: 75% tension Kinesio tape |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Local Body Temperature
The primary outcome measure of this study is the change in local body temperature in the lumbar paravertebral muscles following the application of Kinesio Taping (KT). Local body temperature will be measured using an infrared thermographic camera to assess the effect of KT on blood circulation and metabolic activity in the targeted area. The temperature measurements will focus on evaluating the difference in temperature at various time points after the application of KT.
Measured: Temperature will be measured before, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours after KT removal using an infrared thermographic camera.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Thermal Data Analysis
The analysis of thermal data (minimum, average, and maximum temperatures) using FLIR software will support the primary measure but is considered secondary as it helps to further understand the impact of KT on circulation and tissue temperature.
Measured: Thermal data will be analyzed at the same time points as the primary outcome: immediately before Kinesio Taping application, 15 minutes after application, 45 minutes after application, and 24 hours after KT removal.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jan 2025
- Study startJan 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completionMar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Kinesio TapingStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a 25% tension Kinesio Taping (KT) group, a 75% tension KT group, and a control group. Each group will receive a different intervention, with the KT applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles based on the designated tension level. The study is single-blind, meaning the researcher assessing the local body temperature using infrared thermography will be blinded to the group assignments. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the KT application, 15 minutes after, 45 minutes after, and 24 hours post-application, to assess the immediate and lasting effects of the KT interventions. The primary aim is to compare the impact of different KT tensions on local body temperature, serving as an indicator of changes in circulation and the therapeutic effect of KT.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ege University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Umut Ziya Kocak, Izmir Katip Celebi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06760299
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1649B032404842
- Other IDs
- 1649B032404842
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 30 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 22 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: No consensus among researchers yet
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to Lumbar Paravertebral Muscles Under Different Tensions on Local Body Temperature: a Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06760299
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1649B032404842
- Conditions
- Kinesio Taping, Body Temperature Changes
- Keywords
- Thermal Imaging, Kinesio Taping, Body Temperature, Lumbar Muscles
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ege University
- Study start
- Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Jan 2025 (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.
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to lumbar paravertebral muscles with different tensions (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. The study will compare the changes in local body temperature before and after KT application using infrared thermography. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups with randomization stratified by sex: 25% tension KT, 75% tension KT, and a control group. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the application, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours post-application. The data will be analyzed using statistical methods to evaluate the impact of KT tension on local body temperature. This study will provide insights into the physiological effects of KT under different tension levels.
Detailed description
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the lumbar paravertebral muscles at different tension levels (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. KT is an elastic adhesive band that is believed to increase circulation, improve muscle function, support proprioception, and alleviate pain. Previous studies have explored the effects of KT on local temperature, but the impact of varying tension levels on temperature and circulation has not been extensively examined. This study seeks to fill this gap by investigating how different tensions in KT application affect local body temperature, a potential indicator of changes in circulation.
The study will include 54 participants, randomly assigned into three groups: a 25% tension KT group, a 75% tension KT group, and a control group. Participants will be stratified by gender to ensure balanced representation. KT will be applied unilaterally to the paravertebral muscles, with the side (right or left) selected by a coin toss. The KT application will follow the standard "I" shape, with 5 cm anchor segments at both ends, and the tension will be applied along the L1-L5 vertebrae in a neutral standing position. After participants bend forward to their maximum comfort level, the tape will be applied, and adhesion will be ensured by rubbing the tape.
Local body temperature will be measured using a FLIR E5 infrared camera (Teledyne FLIR, USA) at four time points: immediately before the KT application, 15 minutes after the application, 45 minutes after the application, and 24 hours post-application. The thermal measurements will be analyzed using FLIR E5 software to determine the minimum, average, and maximum temperatures of the taped area.
The primary outcome of the study is to determine if KT application under different tension levels influences local body temperature, potentially reflecting changes in blood circulation. Secondary outcomes include the comparison of temperature variations between the tension groups and the control group, and the analysis of how time influences these changes.
Statistical analysis will involve one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to compare the demographic characteristics of the groups and a three-way repeated measures ANOVA to assess differences in local body temperature across groups (25% tension, 75% tension, and control), sides (right and left), and time points. Bonferroni post hoc tests will be used to further explore significant interactions or main effects. Descriptive statistics will summarize demographic data, and significance will be set at p < 0.05.
This study is expected to provide valuable insights into the physiological effects of KT and may contribute to a better understanding of how different tension levels influence local circulation and body temperature. These findings could inform clinical practices related to KT and its potential therapeutic benefits.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a 25% tension Kinesio Taping (KT) group, a 75% tension KT group, and a control group. Each group will receive a different intervention, with the KT applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles based on the designated tension level. The study is single-blind, meaning the researcher assessing the local body temperature using infrared thermography will be blinded to the group assignments. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the KT application, 15 minutes after, 45 minutes after, and 24 hours post-application, to assess the immediate and lasting effects of the KT interventions. The primary aim is to compare the impact of different KT tensions on local body temperature, serving as an indicator of changes in circulation and the therapeutic effect of KT.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 25% Tension Kinesio Taping Group | Active comparator | Other: %25 tension Kinesio tapeParticipants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 25% tension. The tape will be applied using an "I" shaped strip with 5 cm anchor segments and 0% tension at both ends. The application will be conducted while the participant is in a neutral standing position, and the tape will be rubbed to ensure adhesion. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group will not receive any Kinesio Taping intervention. This group will serve as a baseline for comparison with the KT groups, allowing for the assessment of the effects of KT on local body temperature. |
| 75% Tension Kinesio Taping Group | Active comparator | Other: 75% tension Kinesio tapeParticipants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping applied unilaterally to the lumbar paravertebral muscles with 75% tension. The tape will be applied in an "I" shape with 5 cm anchor segments at both ends. The tension will be adjusted to 75% during the application, and the same adhesion process will be followed. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Ability to read and understand Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Experiencing muscle pain in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
- Use of medication or having a systemic disease that may affect thermoregulation
- Having dermatological conditions in the area where Kinesio Taping will be applied
- Having undergone surgery in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity
- Being pregnant
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 |
|---|---|---|
| %25 tension Kinesio tape"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 25% tension | Other | 25% Tension Kinesio Taping Group |
| 75% tension Kinesio tape"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 75% tension | Other | 75% Tension Kinesio Taping Group |
Primary outcome
Local Body Temperature
Time frame: Temperature will be measured before, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours after KT removal using an infrared thermographic camera.
The primary outcome measure of this study is the change in local body temperature in the lumbar paravertebral muscles following the application of Kinesio Taping (KT). Local body temperature will be measured using an infrared thermographic camera to assess the effect of KT on blood circulation and metabolic activity in the targeted area. The temperature measurements will focus on evaluating the difference in temperature at various time points after the application of KT.
1 secondary outcome
Thermal Data Analysis
Time frame: Thermal data will be analyzed at the same time points as the primary outcome: immediately before Kinesio Taping application, 15 minutes after application, 45 minutes after application, and 24 hours after KT removal.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jan 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. No consensus among researchers yet
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing %25 tension Kinesio tape and 75% tension Kinesio tape in people with Kinesio Taping and Body Temperature Changes, run by Izmir Katip Celebi University 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 3 inclusion and 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jan 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. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Umut Z KOCAK, Assistant/Associate Professor (+90 5052284879, umut_z_kocak@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Local Body Temperature (time frame: Temperature will be measured before, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours after KT removal using an infrared thermographic camera.). 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 22 Jan 2025.