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NCT Number: NCT06327243

The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Performance in People With Knee Osteoarthritis

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). KOA is a common condition that can lead to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does Kinesio Taping reduce pain in individuals with KOA? * Can Kinesio Taping improve the range of motion and functional performance in those suffering from KOA?

Participants will be asked to:

Attend assessment sessions at the outpatient Physical Therapy clinic at Taibah University.

Undergo Kinesio Taping three times over 12 days. Complete specific physical tests and questionnaires before and after the intervention period to measure their pain and mobility.

Researchers will compare the group that receives Kinesio Taping with the group that receives sham (placebo) taping to see if there are significant differences in pain reduction and improvements in movement and daily function.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

40 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Taibah University

Madinah, 42353, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Study Overview

This clinical trial explores Kinesio Taping's (KT) effect on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in adults. It delves into whether KT can alleviate pain and improve joint movement and daily functioning. The research, hosted at Taibah University's Physical Therapy clinic, focuses on practical benefits for patients with KOA, a condition that leads to significant discomfort and mobility issues, especially prevalent in Saudi Arabia.

Study Design

In a randomized and single-blinded approach, participants are divided into two groups. One group receives actual Kinesio taping, while the other undergoes a sham procedure, with neither group aware of their specific treatment type to ensure unbiased results.

Intervention Procedures

Participants undergo three Kinesio taping sessions spread over 12 days. The taping technique is performed according to prescribed methods that target the quadriceps femoris muscle, believed to influence pain perception and joint function positively.

The study employs a before-and-after intervention assessment model. Initial data collection includes patients' demographic details and baseline characteristics related to their health status and disease severity. Following the intervention, the same measures are reassessed to evaluate any changes attributed to the KT.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients clinically and radiologically diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral knee OA.
  • Independent gait
  • Any grade on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous fractures of the femur and/or tibia.
  • Comorbidities such as neurological diseases, malnutrition, and other inflammatory and/or infectious diseases.
  • Radicular pain in the lower limbs or diabetic neuritis.
  • Prior physiotherapy in the past month.

Treatment and study plan

Elastic tape ( kinesio tape)

Other

This group will receive the tape on their quadriceps femoris muscle. First, the tape will be cut in a Y-shaped Kinesio type and then applied over the quadriceps femoris muscle. The tape will be applied at a point of 5 cm inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine to the patella (origin to insertion), with the patient in a supine position with 25% tension on the tape. Then, each patient will flex his or her knee, and the Y-shaped tape (the end of the tape) will be circled around the patella, ending at its inferior side with no tension.

Sham Taping

Other

Sham taping will be applied horizontally across the muscle fibers without any stretching. the tape here will be applied transverse to the quadriceps femoris muscle. The patients will be in a supine position with their hips flexed at 30 degrees and their knees flexed at 60 degrees.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain (Visual analog scale)

    Time frame: At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

    a tool that measures pain intensity. It consists of a straight line, typically 10 cm long, with "no pain" on one end and "severe pain" on the other. Participants mark a point on the line that represents their current level of pain, providing a quantitative measure of pain intensity.

  2. Knee range of motion

    Time frame: At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

    the knee range of motion measured by goniometer

  3. Timed up and go test

    Time frame: At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

    measures mobility by timing how long it takes a person to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down. Longer times suggest decreased mobility and a higher fall risk.

  4. The 50-foot Walk

    Time frame: At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

    measures walking speed over a short distance. Participants walk 50 feet as quickly and safely as possible, and the time taken is recorded. This test assesses functional mobility and endurance.

  5. Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)

    Time frame: At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention

    is a patient-reported questionnaire developed to assess the patient's opinion about their knee and associated problems. It consists of five subscales: Pain, Other Symptoms, Function in daily living (ADL), Function in Sport and Recreation (Sport/Rec), and knee-related Quality of Life (QOL). The scores are transformed to a 0-100 scale, with zero representing extreme knee problems and 100 representing no knee problems. It is widely used in the assessment of the short-term and long-term consequences of knee osteoarthritis.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taibah University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Performance in People With Knee Osteoarthritis

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 25, 2024
Registry last updated
May 29, 2024

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