Chronic Low Back PainNCT07425301

Comparing the Effects of Ischemic Compression and Kinesiology Taping Techniques

A study testing Conventional Physiotherapy Program, Kinesiology Taping and Ischemic Compression Therapy in people with Chronic Low Back Pain, run by Hasan Kalyoncu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Who is it for?: Any age
Conditions the study is for: Chronic Low Back Pain
What is being tested?: Conventional Physiotherapy Program, Kinesiology Taping and Ischemic Compression Therapy
Type of treatment: Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 102 participants
Where: 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates: 3 Nov 2024to 2 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 Any age
All sexes
No healthy volunteers
Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

Volunteers willing to participate in the study,
Those who have had back pain for at least 12 weeks,
Those who have been tested with a test patch and have no allergy to kinesiology tape,
Patients who can comply with the exercise programme to be applied were included in the study.

Who cannot join

Patients who have undergone surgery for back pain,
Pregnant women,
Patients with rheumatological diseases were not included in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
Malatya, 4400

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Comparing the Effects of Ischemic Compression and Kinesiology Taping Techniques in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

This study evaluates the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiology taping techniques on pain intensity and lumbar range of motion in individuals with chronic low back pain. Participants are assigned to one of three groups: a conventional treatment group, a conventional treatment plus kinesiology taping group, or a conventional treatment plus ischemic compression group. Interventions are administered over a three-week period. Outcome measures are assessed before and after the intervention using standardized assessment methods. The purpose is to compare changes among groups and examine the effects of adding these techniques to conventional treatment.

Read the detailed description

Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with pain, reduced mobility, and functional limitations. Nonpharmacological interventions are frequently used to support symptom management and improve physical function. Manual therapy techniques and supportive therapeutic applications are commonly included in rehabilitation programs for individuals with chronic low back pain.

This study is designed to investigate the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiology taping techniques in individuals with chronic low back pain. Participants are assigned to different intervention groups receiving either conventional treatment alone or conventional treatment combined with additional therapeutic techniques. Interventions are delivered according to structured protocols over a defined treatment period. Outcome measures evaluate changes in pain intensity and lumbar range of motion using standardized assessment methods.

Conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain
Being tested: Conventional Physiotherapy Program, Kinesiology Taping, Ischemic Compression Therapy
Keywords: Chronic Low Back Pain, Kinesiological Taping, Conservative Treatment, Ischemic Compression

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Conventional Physiotherapy ProgramOther
Conventional treatment consists of standard physiotherapy modalities administered according to a structured protocol during scheduled sessions over a three-week period.
Kinesiology TapingProcedure or surgery
Kinesiology taping is applied using standardized techniques by a trained therapist according to a structured application protocol during the treatment period.
Ischemic Compression TherapyProcedure or surgery
Ischemic compression therapy is a manual technique applied by a therapist using sustained pressure to targeted areas according to a structured treatment protocol during scheduled sessions.

Study groups in NCT07425301
Study group	Role	What they receive
Conventional Treatment Group	Active comparator	Participants in this group receive conventional treatment consisting of standard physiotherapy modalities administered according to a structured treatment protocol over a three-week period. No additional taping or manual compression techniques are applied in this group. Receives: Other: Conventional Physiotherapy Program
Conventional Treatment Plus Kinesiology Taping Group	Experimental	Participants in this group receive conventional treatment consisting of standard physiotherapy modalities together with kinesiology taping applied according to a structured application protocol over a three-week treatment period. Receives: Procedure: Kinesiology Taping
Conventional Treatment Plus Ischemic Compression Group	Experimental	Participants in this group receive conventional treatment consisting of standard physiotherapy modalities together with ischemic compression therapy applied according to a structured protocol during scheduled sessions over a three-week period. Receives: Procedure: Ischemic Compression Therapy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

Change in Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Pain intensity is assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, a validated measure consisting of a scale ranging from no pain to worst imaginable pain. Change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention scores.
Measured: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period

Secondary outcomes (4)

Change in Lumbar Flexion Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Measured: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Extension Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Measured: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Right Lateral Flexion Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Measured: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Left Lateral Flexion Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Measured: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

3 Nov 20242 Dec 2025

First posted20 Feb 2026
Study start3 Nov 2024
Primary completion10 Sep 2025
Study completion2 Dec 2025

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 Chronic Low Back PainStudies 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
Model description: Participants are assigned to one of three parallel groups: a conventional treatment group, a conventional treatment plus kinesiology taping group, or a conventional treatment plus ischemic compression group. All groups are followed over the same study period, and outcomes are assessed before and after the intervention to compare changes among groups.
Masking: None (open label)
Enrolment: 102 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07425301
Sponsor's protocol ID: 2024/136
Other IDs: 2024/136
Status last verified: Feb 2026
First submitted: 13 Feb 2026
Last updated: 20 Feb 2026
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 because data sharing was not included in the study protocol and no data-sharing agreement or repository plan was established.

Publications

Demir I, Zontul S, Yigiter K. Comparing the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiology taping techniques in patients with chronic low back pain. Sci Rep. 2026 May 30. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-52127-0. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42218171

Want to know more?

The sponsor has not listed a contact. The official record may have more details.

Talk to your doctor first and take this page with you. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

Questions to ask the study team

What is the study trying to find out?
What would I need to do, and how often would I visit?
Could I receive a placebo instead of the treatment?
What are the possible risks and benefits for me?
Will it cost me anything? Are travel or time paid for?
Can I keep seeing my own doctor during the study?
What happens when the study ends?

See locations

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: Comparing the Effects of Ischemic Compression and Kinesiology Taping Techniques in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07425301
Acronym / sponsor ID: 2024/136
Conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain
Keywords: Chronic Low Back Pain, Kinesiological Taping, Conservative Treatment, Ischemic Compression
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 102 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
Study start: 3 Nov 2024 (actual)
Primary completion: 10 Sep 2025 (actual)
Study completion: 2 Dec 2025 (actual)
First posted: 20 Feb 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.

Detailed description

Study design

Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: None (open label)
Number of arms: 3
Model description: Participants are assigned to one of three parallel groups: a conventional treatment group, a conventional treatment plus kinesiology taping group, or a conventional treatment plus ischemic compression group. All groups are followed over the same study period, and outcomes are assessed before and after the intervention to compare changes among groups.

Arm	Type	Receives
Conventional Treatment Group	Active comparator	Other: Conventional Physiotherapy ProgramParticipants in this group receive conventional treatment consisting of standard physiotherapy modalities administered according to a structured treatment protocol over a three-week period. No additional taping or manual compression techniques are applied in this group.
Conventional Treatment Plus Kinesiology Taping Group	Experimental	Procedure: Kinesiology TapingParticipants in this group receive conventional treatment consisting of standard physiotherapy modalities together with kinesiology taping applied according to a structured application protocol over a three-week treatment period.
Conventional Treatment Plus Ischemic Compression Group	Experimental	Procedure: Ischemic Compression TherapyParticipants in this group receive conventional treatment consisting of standard physiotherapy modalities together with ischemic compression therapy applied according to a structured protocol during scheduled sessions over a three-week period.

Who may qualify

Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Not accepted
Age groups: Child, Adult, Older adult

Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)

Volunteers willing to participate in the study,
Those who have had back pain for at least 12 weeks,
Those who have been tested with a test patch and have no allergy to kinesiology tape,
Patients who can comply with the exercise programme to be applied were included in the study.

Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)

Patients who have undergone surgery for back pain,
Pregnant women,
Patients with rheumatological diseases were not included in the study.

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
Conventional Physiotherapy ProgramConventional treatment consists of standard physiotherapy modalities administered according to a structured protocol during scheduled sessions over a three-week period.	Other	Conventional Treatment Group
Kinesiology TapingKinesiology taping is applied using standardized techniques by a trained therapist according to a structured application protocol during the treatment period.	Procedure or surgery	Conventional Treatment Plus Kinesiology Taping Group
Ischemic Compression TherapyIschemic compression therapy is a manual technique applied by a therapist using sustained pressure to targeted areas according to a structured treatment protocol during scheduled sessions.	Procedure or surgery	Conventional Treatment Plus Ischemic Compression Group

Primary outcome

Change in Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Pain intensity is assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, a validated measure consisting of a scale ranging from no pain to worst imaginable pain. Change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention scores.

4 secondary outcomes

Change in Lumbar Flexion Range of Motion
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Extension Range of Motion
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Right Lateral Flexion Range of Motion
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Left Lateral Flexion Range of Motion
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period

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 20 Feb 2026.
Derived from this study: PubMed 42218171Demir I, Zontul S, Yigiter K. Comparing the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiology taping techniques in patients with chronic low back pain. Sci Rep. 2026 May 30. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-52127-0. Online ahead of print.
Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because data sharing was not included in the study protocol and no data-sharing agreement or repository plan was established.

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SENECA - Smart Therapies for Chronic Pain
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RecruitingPhase 2
A Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY4065967 in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain
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Not yet recruiting
Comparison of Two Patient Education Methods in Women With Chronic Low Back Pain: Online Pain Education vs. AI-Driven Patient Education on Pain Beliefs, Catastrophizing, and Self-Efficacy
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Not yet recruiting
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SERENITY Study of Chronic Pain Interference in Adults
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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.

Ilker Demir, PhD principal investigator

Inonu University

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

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 20 Feb 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 Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale) (time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period). 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 NCT07425301, 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 20 Feb 2026.