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NCT Number: NCT07124169

Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in addition to exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Thirty-eight participants aged 45 to 65 were randomly assigned to two groups: one group performed a structured home exercise program three times weekly for 6 weeks, while the other group performed the same program and also received kinesiotaping once weekly. Outcomes included pain, stiffness, balance, and quality of life. Both groups demonstrated significant improvement; however, the kinesiotaping plus exercise group showed greater gains in pain reduction, mobility, and daily activities. These findings suggest that kinesiotaping combined with exercise may provide superior benefits compared with exercise alone in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

45 year–65 year

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

  • having a diagnosis of primary gonarthrosis according to ACR classification criteria,
  • being between 45 and 65 years of age,
  • having a radiological diagnosis of gonarthrosis between Kellgren-Lawrence stage 1-3 ,
  • signing the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • presence of a neurological disorder affecting muscle strength or balance,
  • history of any surgical operation on the knee, hip or spine,
  • physiotherapy or injections for the knee within the previous year,
  • presence of systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, vertigo, visual problems,
  • history of severe trauma within the previous year

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiotape + home exercise

Other

Kinesiotaping will be applied to the knee once weekly for 6 weeks. In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.

Home exercise

Other

In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.

Primary outcomes

  1. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    WOMAC consists of 24 questions in total (pain 5, joint stiffness 2, functional status 17). Each question was scored on a scale of 1-5. A high score indicates poor health, while a low score indicates good health.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    VAS, which ranges from 0 to 10, is used to assess pain levels. A score of 0 represents no pain, while 10 indicates the most severe, unbearable pain. Participants were instructed to indicate their perceived pain level by marking a 10 cm straight line, and the corresponding value was recorded in centimeters.

  2. Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

    Time frame: From enrollment to he end of treatment at 6 weeks.

    BBS is a test consisting of 14 items used to evaluate the functional balance of individuals. The application time is approximately 15-20 minutes, and the following materials are needed: a ruler, a stopwatch, a chair, a step, and an area suitable for 360-degree rotation. Each item is evaluated on a scale of 0-4 points based on the individual's ability to perform the given task independently and correctly. The total score is 56. A score between 0-20 indicates severe balance impairment, between 21-40 indicates acceptable balance, and between 41-56 indicates good balance.

  3. Short Form (SF-36)

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    The SF-36 questionnaire was developed to assess quality of life. A total of 8 sub-parameters, including pain, social functioning, energy/vitality, emotional role difficulties, physical role difficulties, physical functioning, general health perception, and mental health, are examined

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fenerbahce University

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Registry information

Official study title

Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis: A Randomized Controlled Approach

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Aug 15, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 15, 2025

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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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