Cerebral Palsy (CP)NCT07188961
The Effect of Kinesiologic Taping on Trunk Control and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
A study testing kinesiologic taping in people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Balance, run by Istanbul Rumeli University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Title: Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Motor Function, Balance, and Spasticity in Children with Hemiplegic and Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Four-Week Study Study Type: Interventional (Clinical Trial) Study Design: Single-group, pre-post design Condition: Cerebral Palsy (Hemiplegic and Diplegic) Intervention… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 2 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Balance, Kinesiology Taping
- What is being tested?
- kinesiologic taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 5 May 2025
- 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 2 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Children diagnosed with diparetic or hemiparetic cerebral palsy by a specialist physician;
- Regular participation in physiotherapy sessions
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1, 2, or 3; Age between 2 and 18 years
Who cannot join
- Children who have not attended physiotherapy sessions in the past six months,
- Use of a trunk brace,
- GMFCS level 4 or 5,
- History of allergic reaction to kinesiology tape,
- History of surgery within the past three months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Title: Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Motor Function, Balance, and Spasticity in Children with Hemiplegic and Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Four-Week Study Study Type: Interventional (Clinical Trial) Study Design: Single-group, pre-post design Condition: Cerebral Palsy (Hemiplegic and Diplegic) Intervention: Kinesiology taping applied to trunk and extremity muscles over four weeks
Primary Outcome Measures:
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Trunk and joint range of motion (ROM) Manual muscle testing (MMT) of the trunk Spasticity assessment using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM) Paediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBS) Sitting Assessment Scale (SAS) Study Duration: 4 weeks Sample Size: 30 children (aged X-Y years) with hemiplegic or diplegic cerebral palsy Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted. The study evaluates the short-term effects of kinesiology taping on motor function, spasticity, balance, and trunk control.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Balance, Kinesiology Taping, Spasticity
- Being tested
- kinesiologic taping
- Keywords
- cerebral palsy, balance, trunk
- Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Spasticity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
kinesiologic tapingOther
This intervention is distinguished from other studies by its combined assessment of trunk and extremity kinesiology taping in children with both hemiplegic and diplegic cerebral palsy over a four-week period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Gruop 1 | Experimental | Kinesiologic taping was performed a total of four times, once a week. Receives: Other: kinesiologic taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM)
There are a total of 18 questions. Scoring ranges from 1 to 7.a high score indicates increased independence
Measured: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
Paediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBS)
This scale consists of 14 sections. Each section is scored from 0 to 4. A high score indicates increased balance.
Measured: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
Sitting Assessment Scale (SAS)
It uses a scale of 1 (none), 2 (poor), 3 (moderate), and 4 (good) for children with cerebral palsy (CP). A high score indicates increased sitting balance.
Measured: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Spastisity
Spastisity was evaluated with Modified Ashworth Scale. Each section is scored from 0 to 4. A high score indicates hih spasticity.
Measured: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion10 Apr 2025
- Study completion5 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cerebral Palsy (CP)Studies 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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ozden Baskan, Istanbul Rumeli University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07188961
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-53938333-050-45047
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2025
- 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 23 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Kinesiologic Taping on Trunk Control and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07188961
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-53938333-050-45047
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Balance, Kinesiology Taping, Spasticity
- Keywords
- cerebral palsy, balance, trunk
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 5 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Sep 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.
Title: Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Motor Function, Balance, and Spasticity in Children with Hemiplegic and Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Four-Week Study Study Type: Interventional (Clinical Trial) Study Design: Single-group, pre-post design Condition: Cerebral Palsy (Hemiplegic and Diplegic) Intervention: Kinesiology taping applied to trunk and extremity muscles over four weeks
Primary Outcome Measures:
Trunk and joint range of motion (ROM) Manual muscle testing (MMT) of the trunk Spasticity assessment using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM) Paediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBS) Sitting Assessment Scale (SAS) Study Duration: 4 weeks Sample Size: 30 children (aged X-Y years) with hemiplegic or diplegic cerebral palsy Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted. The study evaluates the short-term effects of kinesiology taping on motor function, spasticity, balance, and trunk control.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Gruop 1 | Experimental | Other: kinesiologic tapingKinesiologic taping was performed a total of four times, once a week. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 2 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Children diagnosed with diparetic or hemiparetic cerebral palsy by a specialist physician;
- Regular participation in physiotherapy sessions
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1, 2, or 3; Age between 2 and 18 years
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Children who have not attended physiotherapy sessions in the past six months,
- Use of a trunk brace,
- GMFCS level 4 or 5,
- History of allergic reaction to kinesiology tape,
- History of surgery within the past three months
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 |
|---|---|---|
| kinesiologic tapingThis intervention is distinguished from other studies by its combined assessment of trunk and extremity kinesiology taping in children with both hemiplegic and diplegic cerebral palsy over a four-week period. | Other | Gruop 1 |
Primary outcome
Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM)
Time frame: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
There are a total of 18 questions. Scoring ranges from 1 to 7.a high score indicates increased independence
Paediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBS)
Time frame: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
This scale consists of 14 sections. Each section is scored from 0 to 4. A high score indicates increased balance.
Sitting Assessment Scale (SAS)
Time frame: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
It uses a scale of 1 (none), 2 (poor), 3 (moderate), and 4 (good) for children with cerebral palsy (CP). A high score indicates increased sitting balance.
1 secondary outcome
Spastisity
Time frame: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.
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 23 Sep 2025.
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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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing kinesiologic taping in people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Balance, run by Istanbul Rumeli 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Sep 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?
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?
Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM) (time frame: The study continued for 5 months. But we assessed Children in 0. week and 4. week.). 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 23 Sep 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.