StrokeNCT07334665
Postural Kinesio Taping in Stroke Rehabilitation
A study testing Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping and Standard Rehabilitation in people with Stroke and Hemiplegia, run by Bursa City Hospital.
Trial summary
Stroke often leads to postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control, which negatively affect mobility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily living. These impairments increase the risk of falls and reduce functional independence during the rehabilitation process. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Postural Control
- What is being tested?
- Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping and Standard Rehabilitation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 30 Jan 2026to 30 Jan 2027
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed clinically and/or radiologically
- In the subacute or chronic phase of stroke (≥1 month post-stroke) and clinically stable
- Presence of postural control and/or trunk control impairment
- Ability to participate in a standard neurological rehabilitation program
- No severe cognitive impairment or communication disorder that would interfere with outcome assessments
- Intact skin at the kinesio taping application sites
- Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Acute stroke phase or clinical instability
- Severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or insufficient cooperation that would interfere with reliable outcome assessments
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to kinesio tape
- Active dermatological conditions at taping sites (e.g., open wounds, dermatitis, infection)
- Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale ≥3)
- Presence of other neurological disorders affecting balance or mobility (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
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- Severe orthopedic conditions or cardiopulmonary diseases limiting participation in rehabilitation
- Receipt of posture-oriented kinesio taping within the previous 3 months
- Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical study that could influence study outcomes
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping on Mobility, Balance, Coordination, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Stroke often leads to postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control, which negatively affect mobility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily living. These impairments increase the risk of falls and reduce functional independence during the rehabilitation process.
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of posture-oriented kinesio taping, applied in addition to standard neurological rehabilitation, on functional outcomes in patients with stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesio taping plus standard rehabilitation or a control group receiving standard rehabilitation alone.
Functional outcomes including trunk control, postural stability, balance, mobility, and activities of daily living will be assessed using validated clinical scales at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of posture-oriented kinesio taping as a non-invasive and easily applicable adjunct treatment in stroke rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Postural Control
- Being tested
- Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping, Standard Rehabilitation
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Hemiplegia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Posture-Oriented Kinesio TapingOther
Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles to support postural alignment, enhance trunk control, and increase proprioceptive input in patients with stroke. The intervention is delivered as an adjunct to standard neurological rehabilitation and does not replace routine therapy. Kinesio tape is applied by trained clinicians using a standardized posture-focused taping approach, without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities. The taping applications are maintained and renewed at regular intervals throughout the intervention period, with monitoring for skin tolerance and adverse reactions.
Standard RehabilitationOther
Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles with the aim of improving postural alignment and trunk control. The taping intervention is administered in addition to a standard neurological rehabilitation program. Applications are performed by trained clinicians using non-elastic-free, hypoallergenic kinesio tape and are renewed at regular intervals during the intervention period. The taping protocol targets postural asymmetry and impaired trunk stability without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping plus Standard Rehabilitation | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping |
| Standard Rehabilitation | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Standard Rehabilitation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)
The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is used to assess trunk control, including static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination in patients with stroke. Higher scores indicate better trunk function.
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Secondary outcomes (4)
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS)
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) is used to assess postural control and balance during lying, sitting, and standing activities in individuals with stroke. The scale consists of 12 items, with total scores ranging from 0 to 36, where higher scores indicate better postural control and balance performance.
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
The Timed Up and Go Test measures functional mobility and dynamic balance by recording the time required to stand up, walk, turn, and sit down.
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
10-Meter Walk Test
The 10-Meter Walk Test evaluates walking speed as an indicator of functional ambulation.
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
The Functional Independence Measure assesses the level of independence in activities of daily living across motor and cognitive domains.
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jan 2026
- Study start30 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bursa City Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Taner Dandinoğlu, Bursa City Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07334665
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-FTR-2
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Lee YJ, Kim JY, Kim SY, Kim KH. The effects of trunk kinesio taping on balance ability and gait function in stroke patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Aug;28(8):2385-8. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.2385. Epub 2016 Aug 31.
PubMed 27630439
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping on Mobility, Balance, Coordination, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07334665
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026-FTR-2
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Postural Control
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Bursa City HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 30 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Jan 2026 (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.
Stroke often leads to postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control, which negatively affect mobility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily living. These impairments increase the risk of falls and reduce functional independence during the rehabilitation process.
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of posture-oriented kinesio taping, applied in addition to standard neurological rehabilitation, on functional outcomes in patients with stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesio taping plus standard rehabilitation or a control group receiving standard rehabilitation alone.
Functional outcomes including trunk control, postural stability, balance, mobility, and activities of daily living will be assessed using validated clinical scales at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of posture-oriented kinesio taping as a non-invasive and easily applicable adjunct treatment in stroke rehabilitation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping plus Standard Rehabilitation | Experimental | Other: Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping |
| Standard Rehabilitation | Active comparator | Other: Standard Rehabilitation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed clinically and/or radiologically
- In the subacute or chronic phase of stroke (≥1 month post-stroke) and clinically stable
- Presence of postural control and/or trunk control impairment
- Ability to participate in a standard neurological rehabilitation program
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Acute stroke phase or clinical instability
- Severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or insufficient cooperation that would interfere with reliable outcome assessments
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to kinesio tape
- Active dermatological conditions at taping sites (e.g., open wounds, dermatitis, infection)
- Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale ≥3)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Posture-Oriented Kinesio TapingPosture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles to support postural alignment, enhance trunk control, and increase proprioceptive input in patients with stroke. The intervention is delivered as an adjunct to standard neurological rehabilitation and does not replace routine therapy. Kinesio tape is applied by trained clinicians using a standardized posture-focused taping approach, without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities. The taping applications are maintained and renewed at regular intervals throughout the intervention period, with monitoring for skin tolerance and adverse reactions. | Other | Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping plus Standard Rehabilitation |
| Standard RehabilitationPosture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles with the aim of improving postural alignment and trunk control. The taping intervention is administered in addition to a standard neurological rehabilitation program. Applications are performed by trained clinicians using non-elastic-free, hypoallergenic kinesio tape and are renewed at regular intervals during the intervention period. The taping protocol targets postural asymmetry and impaired trunk stability without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities. | Other | Standard Rehabilitation |
Primary outcome
Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is used to assess trunk control, including static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination in patients with stroke. Higher scores indicate better trunk function.
4 secondary outcomes
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
10-Meter Walk Test
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
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 13 Jan 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 27630439Lee YJ, Kim JY, Kim SY, Kim KH. The effects of trunk kinesio taping on balance ability and gait function in stroke patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Aug;28(8):2385-8. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.2385. Epub 2016 Aug 31.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping and Standard Rehabilitation in people with Stroke and Hemiplegia, run by Bursa City Hospital.
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 8 inclusion and 9 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 13 Jan 2026. 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?
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 Ömer Berkan Özcan, MD (+905336914077, bursasehirftr16@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) (time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07334665, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 13 Jan 2026.