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NCT Number: NCT06004271

The Effect of Kinesio Taping on q Angle and Pes Planus in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The aim of our study is to examine the effect of using kinesiology tape and using it for 8 weeks on Q angle and pes planus on children with cerebral palsy.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Behavior Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Flatfoot Foot Deformities Foot Deformities, Acquired Foot Deformities, Congenital Limb Deformities, Congenital Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital Motor Activity Musculoskeletal Abnormalities Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Pes Planus Talipes

Age range

2 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Üsküdar Unıversıty

Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

At the beginning of the study, the pes planus level of the children will be determined. Then randomization will be made and divided into 3 groups with equal number of participants. The groups will be called control, experiment, and placebo. Only physiotherapy will be applied to the control group, kinesio taping and physiotherapy to the experimental group, and damask taping and physiotherapy to the placebo group. The study will be followed for 8 weeks, and pre- and post-intervention data were statistically analyzed and compared.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being diagnosed with cerebral palsy
  • Gross Motor Function Classification System level 1,2 and 3
  • 2-18 years

Exclusion criteria

  • Having Gross Motor Function Classification System levels 4 and 5
  • Those with genetic and metabolic diagnosis

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Other

Exercise protocol:

Progressive Resistance Exercise Training Bridge exercise sit-up exercise functional walking exercise Stretching

Exercise and Taping

Other

When applying kinesiology taping to the gluteus medius, first of all, for its anterior fiber, the tape portion will be attached lateral to the Spina iliaca anterior superior by giving a slight slope downwards from the crista iliaca with 50-75% tension. For the posterior fiber; Starting from the trochanter major, 50-75% tension will be applied along the muscle fiber.

Placebo

Other

In the placebo tape application, the kinesiological tappings will be adhered horizontally without tension along the long line of the Tensor facie late muscle. The application to the ankle will be attached horizontally, without tension, slightly above the lateral malleolus.

Primary outcomes

  1. Calcaneo-tibial angle measurement

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    The calcaneo-tibial angle measurement is a method used in the general evaluation of the foot. By measuring this angle, it is checked whether the problems in the foot are related to the rear foot. Normal values in this measurement are eversion angles between 4° and 8°. During the evaluation, the angle between the axis passing through the middle of the calcaneus and the place where the Achilles tendon attaches to the calcaneus will be measured, while the patient is in the prone position, not putting weight on his foot. Measurements will be made again while standing on the ground. Each measurement will be repeated 3 times. The differences between the results obtained during standing and prone lying will be calculated. The measurements will be averaged and recorded.

  2. Navicular bone drop test

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    This assessment method evaluates midfoot mobility and medial longitudinal arch depression. In this method, the measurements should be between 5-9 mm. Before the evaluation, the height of the tubercle of the navicular bone will be measured in meters in millimeters, while the patient is in a sitting position, not putting weight on his feet. Then, the patient will be lifted up, and the patient will be asked to give equal weight to both feet in an upright position, and the measurement will be repeated 3 times. The average of the measurements will be recorded after they are taken. After the measurement, the difference between standing and in bed will be found.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 22, 2023
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2023

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