Skip to main content
OpenTrials
Not Yet Recruiting

NCT Number: NCT07334665

Postural Kinesio Taping in Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke often leads to postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control, which negatively affect mobility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily living. These impairments increase the risk of falls and reduce functional independence during the rehabilitation process.

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of posture-oriented kinesio taping, applied in addition to standard neurological rehabilitation, on functional outcomes in patients with stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesio taping plus standard rehabilitation or a control group receiving standard rehabilitation alone.

Functional outcomes including trunk control, postural stability, balance, mobility, and activities of daily living will be assessed using validated clinical scales at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of posture-oriented kinesio taping as a non-invasive and easily applicable adjunct treatment in stroke rehabilitation.

Not Yet Recruiting

Trial opening soon.

Get Notified

Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Hemiplegia Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Paralysis Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postural Control Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

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

  • Adults aged 18 years or older
  • Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed clinically and/or radiologically
  • In the subacute or chronic phase of stroke (≥1 month post-stroke) and clinically stable
  • Presence of postural control and/or trunk control impairment
  • Ability to participate in a standard neurological rehabilitation program
  • No severe cognitive impairment or communication disorder that would interfere with outcome assessments
  • Intact skin at the kinesio taping application sites
  • Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute stroke phase or clinical instability
  • Severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or insufficient cooperation that would interfere with reliable outcome assessments
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to kinesio tape
  • Active dermatological conditions at taping sites (e.g., open wounds, dermatitis, infection)
  • Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale ≥3)
  • Presence of other neurological disorders affecting balance or mobility (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
  • Severe orthopedic conditions or cardiopulmonary diseases limiting participation in rehabilitation
  • Receipt of posture-oriented kinesio taping within the previous 3 months
  • Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical study that could influence study outcomes

Treatment and study plan

Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping

Other

Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles to support postural alignment, enhance trunk control, and increase proprioceptive input in patients with stroke. The intervention is delivered as an adjunct to standard neurological rehabilitation and does not replace routine therapy. Kinesio tape is applied by trained clinicians using a standardized posture-focused taping approach, without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities. The taping applications are maintained and renewed at regular intervals throughout the intervention period, with monitoring for skin tolerance and adverse reactions.

Standard Rehabilitation

Other

Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles with the aim of improving postural alignment and trunk control. The taping intervention is administered in addition to a standard neurological rehabilitation program. Applications are performed by trained clinicians using non-elastic-free, hypoallergenic kinesio tape and are renewed at regular intervals during the intervention period. The taping protocol targets postural asymmetry and impaired trunk stability without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities.

Primary outcomes

  1. Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4

    The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is used to assess trunk control, including static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination in patients with stroke. Higher scores indicate better trunk function.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS)

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4

    The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) is used to assess postural control and balance during lying, sitting, and standing activities in individuals with stroke. The scale consists of 12 items, with total scores ranging from 0 to 36, where higher scores indicate better postural control and balance performance.

  2. Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4

    The Timed Up and Go Test measures functional mobility and dynamic balance by recording the time required to stand up, walk, turn, and sit down.

  3. 10-Meter Walk Test

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4

    The 10-Meter Walk Test evaluates walking speed as an indicator of functional ambulation.

  4. Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4

    The Functional Independence Measure assesses the level of independence in activities of daily living across motor and cognitive domains.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Ömer Berkan Özcan, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905336914077

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bursa City Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping on Mobility, Balance, Coordination, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Jan 12, 2026
Registry last updated
Jan 13, 2026

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

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.

Related clinical trials

Published trials that share one or more normalized conditions with this study.