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NCT Number: NCT06901752

Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

The effectiveness of kinesiotaping application in addition to exercise in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis will be compared on the pain level with the numerical rating scale, the Cobb angle and scoliometer measurements, the quality of life with the Scoliosis Research Association-22 quality of life scale, and the patient's visual perception level with the Walter Reed visual assessment scale. Research Group: In addition to the regular exercise program, kinesio taping will be applied to patients diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Kinesio taping will be applied for 5 days on and 2 days off for 4 weeks. Control Group: Patients diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis will continue their regular exercise program. No intervention will be applied. Patients will be evaluated before and 3 months after treatment in terms of pain level with numerical rating scale, Cobb angle measurement and Scoliometer measurement, quality of life with Scoliosis Research Association-22 quality of life scale and Walter Reed visual assessment scale.

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Key information

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent

Age range

10 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being under follow-up with the diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • Having a Cobb angle between 10-25 degrees
  • Being willing to participate in the study
  • Having thoracic C scoliosis

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a spinal curvature of more than 25 degrees
  • Presence of cardiopulmonary disease and musculoskeletal deformity that will prevent exercise
  • Having an open wound in the area where kinesio taping will be applied or being allergic to the tape application
  • Presence of S scoliosis

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiotaping

Procedure

Kinesio Taping Method is a therapeutic tool utilised by rehabilitation specialists in all programs (paediatric, geriatric, orthopaedic, neurological, oncology and others) and levels of care (acute care,inpatient rehabilitation,outpatient, home care and Day Rehab). The idea of using elastic tape to mimic the therapist's hands was first presented by Dr Kenzo Kase in the 1970s. Since then, it became the modality used in pain management, soft tissue injury, tissues and joints malalignment, oedema, and more. Kinesio Taping Method utilises four types of Kinesio Tex Tapes, each with specific properties designed for use on fragile, sensitive skin or applied with higher tensions. Kinesio Taping Method has also effectively treated animals and two special tapes are used: Kinesio Equine and Kinesio Canine. Kinesio Tex Tape contains either 100% cotton and elastic fibres or a blend of polyester and cotton with elastic fibres. The latter is preferable for Kinesio Taping application on sensitive skin

Exercise

Behavioral

Cat Camel Exercise, Bridge Exercise, Lateral Flexion, Cross Walking, Ipsilateral and Contralateral Stretching Exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Cobb Angle Measurement

    Time frame: 3 months

  2. Scoliometer Measurement

    Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Scoliosis Research Society-22 Test

    Time frame: 3 months

  2. walter reed visual assessment scale

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 30, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 30, 2025

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