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NCT Number: NCT07578168

Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping in Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The first objective of this study is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on pain levels in individuals with rotator cuff syndrome. The second objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on range of motion. The third objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on proprioception levels. The fourth objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on kinesiophobia levels.

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Key information

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Syndrome Arthralgia Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Shoulder Pain Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kırşehir Research and Training Hospital, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic

Kırşehir, Merkez, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 18 and 65 years
  • Diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
  • Experiencing shoulder pain for at least 3 months
  • Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
  • No adhesive capsulitis
  • No shoulder or neck surgery history
  • No injection in the shoulder region within the last 6 months
  • No neurological, rheumatological, or cognitive disorders
  • No cervical radiculopathy
  • No scoliosis
  • No open wounds in the application area
  • No known allergy to kinesiology tape (negative skin test)

Exclusion criteria

  • Development of allergic reaction to kinesiology tape during the study
  • Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study
  • Inability to complete post-intervention assessments
  • Development of any condition that prevents safe participation in the study
  • Non-compliance with study procedures

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiology taping

Other

Elastic kinesiology tape (Kinesio Tape Tex Gold, 5 cm width) will be applied to the shoulder region. A Y-shaped strip will be placed over the anterior and posterior deltoid muscles with 10-15% tension during shoulder positioning in external rotation and abduction/adduction. An additional I-shaped strip will be applied over the acromioclavicular joint for mechanical correction. Application will be performed by a trained physiotherapist.

Placebo Taping Group

Other

Participants in this group will receive sham taping using the same elastic kinesiology tape (Kinesio Tape Tex Gold, 5 cm) applied without therapeutic tension or mechanical correction. The tape will be placed superficially over the shoulder region to mimic the application procedure without intending to produce biomechanical or neurosensory effects.

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

    Shoulder pain intensity will be assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Pain will be evaluated at rest, during activity, and at night.

  2. Shoulder range of motion

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

    Shoulder joint range of motion (flexion, extension, internal rotation, and external rotation) will be measured using a universal goniometer.

  3. Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

    Kinesiophobia will be measured using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, a 17-item questionnaire scored on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 17 to 68, with higher scores indicating greater fear of movement.

  4. Laser-Pointer Assisted Angle Reproduction Test

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

    Proprioception will be assessed using a laser pointer-assisted angle reproduction test at predefined shoulder positions (55°, 90°, 125°). Angular deviation will be recorded in degrees.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

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Registry information

Official study title

Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Range of Motion, Proprioception, and Kinesiophobia in Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 11, 2026
Registry last updated
May 11, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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