GonarthrosisNCT07124169
Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis
A study testing Kinesiotape + home exercise and Home exercise in people with Gonarthrosis, run by Fenerbahce University.
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in addition to exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Thirty-eight participants aged 45 to 65 were randomly assigned to two groups: one group performed a structured home exercise program three times weekly for 6… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 45 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Gonarthrosis
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotape + home exercise and Home exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Nov 2015to Jun 2016
- 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 45 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- having a diagnosis of primary gonarthrosis according to ACR classification criteria,
- being between 45 and 65 years of age,
- having a radiological diagnosis of gonarthrosis between Kellgren-Lawrence stage 1-3 ,
- signing the informed consent
Who cannot join
- presence of a neurological disorder affecting muscle strength or balance,
- history of any surgical operation on the knee, hip or spine,
- physiotherapy or injections for the knee within the previous year,
- presence of systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, vertigo, visual problems,
- history of severe trauma within the previous year
About this study
Official title: Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis: A Randomized Controlled Approach
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in addition to exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Thirty-eight participants aged 45 to 65 were randomly assigned to two groups: one group performed a structured home exercise program three times weekly for 6 weeks, while the other group performed the same program and also received kinesiotaping once weekly. Outcomes included pain, stiffness, balance, and quality of life. Both groups demonstrated significant improvement; however, the kinesiotaping plus exercise group showed greater gains in pain reduction, mobility, and daily activities. These findings suggest that kinesiotaping combined with exercise may provide superior benefits compared with exercise alone in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
- Conditions
- Gonarthrosis
- Being tested
- Kinesiotape + home exercise, Home exercise
- Keywords
- gonarthrosis, kinesiotape, home exercises
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesiotape + home exerciseOther
Kinesiotaping will be applied to the knee once weekly for 6 weeks. In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.
Home exerciseOther
In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental (Kinesiotape+home exercise) | Experimental | The taping procedure was repeated once a week, starting from the first week, for a total of 6 sessions. Mechanical correction technique and Ligament/Tendon correction technique, as kinesiotape application, were performed. ). A 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises. ). Receives: Other: Kinesiotape + home exercise |
| control (home exercise ) | Active comparator | A 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises. Receives: Other: Home exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
WOMAC consists of 24 questions in total (pain 5, joint stiffness 2, functional status 17). Each question was scored on a scale of 1-5. A high score indicates poor health, while a low score indicates good health.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
VAS, which ranges from 0 to 10, is used to assess pain levels. A score of 0 represents no pain, while 10 indicates the most severe, unbearable pain. Participants were instructed to indicate their perceived pain level by marking a 10 cm straight line, and the corresponding value was recorded in centimeters.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
BBS is a test consisting of 14 items used to evaluate the functional balance of individuals. The application time is approximately 15-20 minutes, and the following materials are needed: a ruler, a stopwatch, a chair, a step, and an area suitable for 360-degree rotation. Each item is evaluated on a scale of 0-4 points based on the individual's ability to perform the given task independently and correctly. The total score is 56. A score between 0-20 indicates severe balance impairment, between 21-40 indicates acceptable balance, and between 41-56 indicates good balance.
Measured: From enrollment to he end of treatment at 6 weeks.
Short Form (SF-36)
The SF-36 questionnaire was developed to assess quality of life. A total of 8 sub-parameters, including pain, social functioning, energy/vitality, emotional role difficulties, physical role difficulties, physical functioning, general health perception, and mental health, are examined
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Aug 2025
- Study startNov 2015
- Primary completionJan 2016
- Study completionJun 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for GonarthrosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Fenerbahce 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Burcu AKKURT, Fenerbahce University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124169
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2015-17/04
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 5 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to concerns regarding patient confidentiality and data privacy
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis: A Randomized Controlled Approach
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124169
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2015-17/04
- Conditions
- Gonarthrosis
- Keywords
- gonarthrosis, kinesiotape, home exercises
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Fenerbahce UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jan 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Aug 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 randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in addition to exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Thirty-eight participants aged 45 to 65 were randomly assigned to two groups: one group performed a structured home exercise program three times weekly for 6 weeks, while the other group performed the same program and also received kinesiotaping once weekly. Outcomes included pain, stiffness, balance, and quality of life. Both groups demonstrated significant improvement; however, the kinesiotaping plus exercise group showed greater gains in pain reduction, mobility, and daily activities. These findings suggest that kinesiotaping combined with exercise may provide superior benefits compared with exercise alone in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental (Kinesiotape+home exercise) | Experimental | Other: Kinesiotape + home exerciseThe taping procedure was repeated once a week, starting from the first week, for a total of 6 sessions. Mechanical correction technique and Ligament/Tendon correction technique, as kinesiotape application, were performed. ). A 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises. ). |
| control (home exercise ) | Active comparator | Other: Home exerciseA 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 45 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- having a diagnosis of primary gonarthrosis according to ACR classification criteria,
- being between 45 and 65 years of age,
- having a radiological diagnosis of gonarthrosis between Kellgren-Lawrence stage 1-3 ,
- signing the informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- presence of a neurological disorder affecting muscle strength or balance,
- history of any surgical operation on the knee, hip or spine,
- physiotherapy or injections for the knee within the previous year,
- presence of systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, vertigo, visual problems,
- history of severe trauma within the previous year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotape + home exerciseKinesiotaping will be applied to the knee once weekly for 6 weeks. In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises. | Other | Experimental (Kinesiotape+home exercise) |
| Home exerciseIn addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises. | Other | control (home exercise ) |
Primary outcome
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
WOMAC consists of 24 questions in total (pain 5, joint stiffness 2, functional status 17). Each question was scored on a scale of 1-5. A high score indicates poor health, while a low score indicates good health.
3 secondary outcomes
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
Time frame: From enrollment to he end of treatment at 6 weeks.
Short Form (SF-36)
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
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 15 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to concerns regarding patient confidentiality and data privacy
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesiotape + home exercise and Home exercise in people with Gonarthrosis, run by Fenerbahce University.
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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks). 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 15 Aug 2025.