StrokePost-Stroke KTNCT07255352
Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Suprahyoid Muscles on Swallowing Safety in Patients With Post-Stroke Dysphagia
A study testing Kinesio Taping in people with Stroke and Dysphagia, run by Harran University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Dysphagia is defined as a disorder that occurs during the process of food transfer, beginning with oral intake and continuing until it reaches the stomach. The incidence of post-stroke dysphagia has been reported to range between 42% and 75%. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio Taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 43 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2025to 12 Dec 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of stroke
- Age over 18 years
- Presence of swallowing disorder symptoms
- Willingness to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Presence of neurological diseases other than stroke
- Presence of tracheostomy
- Open wounds on the skin in the submental region
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Harran University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Sanliurfa
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Suprahyoid Kinesio Taping on Swallowing Safety and Hyolaryngeal Elevation in Patients With Post-Stroke Dysphagia
Dysphagia is defined as a disorder that occurs during the process of food transfer, beginning with oral intake and continuing until it reaches the stomach. The incidence of post-stroke dysphagia has been reported to range between 42% and 75%. Dysphagia can lead to aspiration pneumonia due to food entering the lungs, as well as malnutrition, dehydration, and even death. In patients with inadequate swallowing safety and efficiency, compensatory maneuvers such as chin tuck, head flexion, supraglottic swallowing, and the Mendelsohn maneuver are commonly used. These maneuvers aim to maintain oral intake by narrowing the laryngeal vestibule or increasing hyolaryngeal elevation. They are evaluated during videofluoroscopic swallowing studies and recommended to patients if they are found to prevent aspiration or penetration.
Kinesio taping (KT) has been reported to stimulate cutaneous receptors, increase sensory input, and facilitate neural reflexes, thereby promoting the activation of a greater number of motor units during maximal muscle contraction. In recent years, it has also begun to be used in the field of dysphagia rehabilitation. Studies conducted in stroke patients have shown that KT applied to the infrahyoid muscles provides resistance to the suprahyoid muscles and enhances their strength. A kinematic analysis study in stroke patients reported that KT applied to include the suprahyoid muscles increased vertical hyoid movement, although it did not result in a significant improvement in swallowing safety. The study, however, did not specify the detailed taping method used. Since the suprahyoid muscles are primarily responsible for hyolaryngeal elevation, KT focusing on this region has the potential to serve as a compensatory maneuver in dysphagia management.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorder
- Being tested
- Kinesio Taping
- Keywords
- Kinesio Taping, Suprahyoid Muscles, Hyolaryngeal Elevation, Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Deglutition Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio TapingOther
Kinesio tape will be applied over the suprahyoid region to facilitate muscle activation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping Group | Experimental | Participants with post-stroke dysphagia will receive Kinesio Taping applied to the suprahyoid muscle region. Swallowing safety and kinematic parameters will be evaluated before and after the intervention. Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Hyolaryngeal Kinematic Displacement (Hyoid and Laryngeal Displacement)
Hyolaryngeal kinematic displacement will be assessed from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings using MATLAB-based STAMPS software. Anatomical landmarks (C2, C4, the subglottic air column, and the hyoid bone) will be digitized frame-by-frame to calculate hyoid and laryngeal displacement in the superior, anterior, and total (resultant) directions, yielding six kinematic parameters. Total displacement will be calculated as the square root of the sum of the squared anterior and superior displacement components. Spatial calibration will be performed using a 20 mm reference object placed on the mastoid process. Differences in these parameters between taped and non-taped swallowing trials will be analyzed to assess the acute effect of suprahyoid Kinesio taping on hyolaryngeal movement.
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after Kinesio taping application.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in Swallowing Safety (Penetration-Aspiration Scale Score)
Swallowing safety will be evaluated using the Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) during videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS). Each swallow will be scored on an 8-point scale, with higher scores indicating a higher risk of airway invasion. The difference in PAS scores before and immediately after Kinesio taping will be analyzed to assess the acute effect of the intervention on swallowing safety.
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after Kinesio taping application.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Dec 2025
- Study start1 Apr 2025
- Primary completion12 Dec 2025
- Study completion12 Dec 2025
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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Single group pre-test and post-test design. All participants receive Kinesio taping applied to the suprahyoid region, and swallowing parameters are evaluated before and after intervention.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 43 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Harran University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Omer Faruk Yasaroglu, Harran University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07255352
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HRÜ/24.14.41
- Acronym
- Post-Stroke KT
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Sep 2026
- 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 21 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effects of Suprahyoid Kinesio Taping on Swallowing Safety and Hyolaryngeal Elevation in Patients With Post-Stroke Dysphagia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07255352
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Post-Stroke KT / HRÜ/24.14.41
- Conditions
- Stroke, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorder
- Keywords
- Kinesio Taping, Suprahyoid Muscles, Hyolaryngeal Elevation, Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 43 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Harran UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Dec 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.
Dysphagia is defined as a disorder that occurs during the process of food transfer, beginning with oral intake and continuing until it reaches the stomach. The incidence of post-stroke dysphagia has been reported to range between 42% and 75%. Dysphagia can lead to aspiration pneumonia due to food entering the lungs, as well as malnutrition, dehydration, and even death. In patients with inadequate swallowing safety and efficiency, compensatory maneuvers such as chin tuck, head flexion, supraglottic swallowing, and the Mendelsohn maneuver are commonly used. These maneuvers aim to maintain oral intake by narrowing the laryngeal vestibule or increasing hyolaryngeal elevation. They are evaluated during videofluoroscopic swallowing studies and recommended to patients if they are found to prevent aspiration or penetration.
Kinesio taping (KT) has been reported to stimulate cutaneous receptors, increase sensory input, and facilitate neural reflexes, thereby promoting the activation of a greater number of motor units during maximal muscle contraction. In recent years, it has also begun to be used in the field of dysphagia rehabilitation. Studies conducted in stroke patients have shown that KT applied to the infrahyoid muscles provides resistance to the suprahyoid muscles and enhances their strength. A kinematic analysis study in stroke patients reported that KT applied to include the suprahyoid muscles increased vertical hyoid movement, although it did not result in a significant improvement in swallowing safety. The study, however, did not specify the detailed taping method used. Since the suprahyoid muscles are primarily responsible for hyolaryngeal elevation, KT focusing on this region has the potential to serve as a compensatory maneuver in dysphagia management.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Single group pre-test and post-test design. All participants receive Kinesio taping applied to the suprahyoid region, and swallowing parameters are evaluated before and after intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping Group | Experimental | Other: Kinesio TapingParticipants with post-stroke dysphagia will receive Kinesio Taping applied to the suprahyoid muscle region. Swallowing safety and kinematic parameters will be evaluated before and after the intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Diagnosis of stroke
- Age over 18 years
- Presence of swallowing disorder symptoms
- Willingness to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Presence of neurological diseases other than stroke
- Presence of tracheostomy
- Open wounds on the skin in the submental region
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 TapingKinesio tape will be applied over the suprahyoid region to facilitate muscle activation. | Other | Kinesio Taping Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Hyolaryngeal Kinematic Displacement (Hyoid and Laryngeal Displacement)
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after Kinesio taping application.
Hyolaryngeal kinematic displacement will be assessed from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings using MATLAB-based STAMPS software. Anatomical landmarks (C2, C4, the subglottic air column, and the hyoid bone) will be digitized frame-by-frame to calculate hyoid and laryngeal displacement in the superior, anterior, and total (resultant) directions, yielding six kinematic parameters. Total displacement will be calculated as the square root of the sum of the squared anterior and superior displacement components. Spatial calibration will be performed using a 20 mm reference object placed on the mastoid process. Differences in these parameters between taped and non-taped swallowing trials will be analyzed to assess the acute effect of suprahyoid Kinesio taping on hyolaryngeal movement.
1 secondary outcome
Change in Swallowing Safety (Penetration-Aspiration Scale Score)
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after Kinesio taping application.
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 21 Sep 2026.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 in people with Stroke and Dysphagia, run by Harran 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 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 21 Sep 2026. 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?
Change in Hyolaryngeal Kinematic Displacement (Hyoid and Laryngeal Displacement) (time frame: Immediately before and immediately after Kinesio taping application.). 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 21 Sep 2026.