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NCT Number: NCT06188845

Kinesio Taping in Stroke Patient

Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

32 year–77 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

An Nan Hospital, China Medical University

Tainan, 709, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • (1) Stroke with unilateral hemiparesis, (2) onset duration > 6 months, (3) Brunnstrom stage in the proximal and distal parts of the upper extremity > stage III, and (4) adequate cognitive ability to understand and cooperate with the experiment procedure.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants with skin problem (such as allergies, open wound), a history of upper extremity musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, tendon ruptures), or other peripheral neurological or systemic diseases were excluded.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Taping

Other

Kinesio taping is a non-invasive physical treatment, which is breathable, hypoallergenic and elastic. Because of the mechanical properties and physiological effects, Kinesio taping has been thought to relieve pain, reduce swelling, support and relax soft tissue, promote motor performance, and correct posture or abnormal movement patterns.

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength

    Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

    The maximum grip force and the muscle strength of the wrist extensor and flexor

  2. AROM and PROM

    Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

    The AROM and PROM of wrist flexion and extension (AROM and PROM in degrees). The AROM and PROM of the wrist flexion and extension were measured with the goniometers.

  3. Spasticity

    Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

    Spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor. The spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).

  4. The Action Research Arm Test

    Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)

    gross motor and fine motor function of the upper limb, which included grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement

  5. Quick DASH

    Time frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later))

    To measure the disability and symptoms of the upper limb, participants self-reported the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Improved Hand Function in High-functioning Stroke Survivors by Applying Kinesio Taping: A Prospective Clinical Trial

Acronym: Kinesio taping

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jan 3, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 3, 2024

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