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NCT Number: NCT03935113

Effects of Kinesio Taping for Upper Limb Function of Stroke Patients

Patients with stroke in the brain, due to central nervous system damage, lack of correct action patterns, limited joint movement of upper limbs, affecting the patient's performance. The Kinesio taping effect is to facilitate the muscle activity of upper limb. This program is intended to provide a treatment for patients with chronic stroke, and to observe their upper limb movements before and after using the Kinesio taping.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

20 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Wang Fang hospital

Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

About this study

Motor impairment is the main cause of disability after stroke, leading to major health problems. Research has shown that the most common consequence of stroke is the paresis of limbs.The ability to live independently after a stroke depends on the recovery of motor functions,particularly those of the upper limb.The core concept of the Kinesio taping is to influence the brain through the sensory input, stimulate the nervous system, and improve the motor performance of the stroke patient.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Post-stroke hemiplegia, at least 6 months since onset
  • Ability to communicate and understand instructions.

Exclusion criteria

  • Skin problems, wounds, or infection on the affected upper limb.
  • The experience of using the Kinesio taping.
  • A history of allergy tothe Kinesio taping.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Taping

Other

In KT group, KT was applied using the insertion-origin muscle and space-correction technique of affected upper limb with stroke patients.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) from pre to post-intervention.

    Time frame: up to 30 minutes.

    The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.

  2. Change in Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) from pre to post-intervention.

    Time frame: up to 30 minutes.

    The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is an evaluative measure to assess specific changes in limb function among post-stroke hemiplegia.

  3. Change in Box and Block Test (BBT) from pre to post-intervention.

    Time frame: up to 30 minutes.

    The Box and Block Test (BBT) measures unilateral gross manual dexterity for stroke patients.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Motor Activity Log (MAL) from pre to post-intervention.

    Time frame: up to 20 minutes.

    The Motor Activity Log (MAL) is a semi-structured interview to assess arm function.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 2, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 12, 2022

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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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