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NCT Number: NCT07567248

The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Hand Functions in Zone V-VI Extensor Tendon Injuries

This study aims to investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on hand function in patients with Zone V-VI Extensor Digitorum Communis (EDC) tendon injuries following primary repair. Extensor tendon injuries in this region often lead to complications such as adhesion formation, reduced range of motion, extensor lag, and impaired hand function, despite standard rehabilitation approaches. Therefore, additional interventions that may enhance tendon gliding and neuromuscular control are of clinical interest.

In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, patients will be assigned to either a KT group or a sham taping control group. Both groups will receive a standardized postoperative rehabilitation program, while the intervention group will additionally receive KT applications between postoperative weeks 6 and 12. Outcome measures, including range of motion, grip and pinch strength, and functional hand performance, will be assessed at 12 and 24 weeks.

The study seeks to determine whether KT provides additional benefits beyond conventional rehabilitation in improving functional recovery after extensor tendon injuries, addressing an important gap in the current literature.

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Key information

Conditions

Extensor Tendons of Finger Anomalies Hapnes Boman Skeie syndrome Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

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
  • Having an isolated Zone V-VI extensor tendon injury
  • Having undergone primary treatment for the injury

Exclusion criteria

  • History of prior surgery on the affected extremity
  • Presence of accompanying neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or metabolic disease in the affected extremity
  • Presence of flexor tendon injury
  • Presence of fractures of the metacarpals, carpal bones, or radius/ulna
  • Presence of an open incision line
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Presence of peripheral nerve injury
  • Presence of replantation or amputation

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Taping

Other

Button-Hole Technique (Affected finger(s)) I-Strip Technique (Support for all metacarpal bones) Supportive Tape Application

Sham Kinesio Taping

Other

Sham Button-Hole Technique (Affected finger(s)) Sham I-Strip Technique (Support for all metacarpal bones) Sham Supportive Tape Application

Primary outcomes

  1. Finger ROM Measurement

    Time frame: Post operative at 12 and 24 weeks

    With the wrist in a neutral position, active flexion and extension movements of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP), and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints will be measured using a metal finger goniometer.

  2. Assessment of Gross Grip and Pinch Strength

    Time frame: Post operative at 12 and 24 weeks

    Gross grip strength will be measured using a hand dynamometer, and pinch strength will be measured in four different positions (tip, pulp, lateral, and three-point pinch) using a pinch meter (Jamar® Hydraulic Dynamometer-Pinchmeter, Serial No: 1420513), according to the standard measurement protocol of the American Society of Hand Therapists.

  3. Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire

    Time frame: Post operative at 12 and 24 weeks

    The MHQ was developed to measure health status in patients with hand deformities and assesses how well patients perform their usual activities. Each question is scored on a 5-point Likert scale. The total score is calculated by summing all domain scores and dividing by six. Higher scores indicate better outcomes. The questionnaire will be administered by the researchers through face-to-face interviews using a question-and-answer format

Study contacts

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

HANDE USTA OZDEMIR, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+902582964279

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pamukkale University

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effect of Kinesio Taping on Hand Functions in Zone V-VI Extensor Tendon Injuries: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
May 5, 2026
Registry last updated
May 5, 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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