Kinesio Taping in Stroke Patient

Stroke Clinical Trial

— Kinesio taping  

Official title:

Improved Hand Function in High-functioning Stroke Survivors by Applying Kinesio Taping: A Prospective Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06188845
• Other study ID #: TMANH108-REC009
• Secondary ID: TMANH108-REC009
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 4, 2021
• Est. completion date: February 9, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: December 2023
• Source: Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 17
• Est. completion date: February 9, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: February 9, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 32 Years to 77 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) Stroke with unilateral hemiparesis, (2) onset duration > 6 months, (3) Brunnstrom stage in the proximal and distal parts of the upper extremity > stage III, and (4) adequate cognitive ability to understand and cooperate with the experiment procedure.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with skin problem (such as allergies, open wound), a history of upper extremity musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, tendon ruptures), or other peripheral neurological or systemic diseases were excluded.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Physical Disability
• Stroke

Intervention

Other:
• Kinesio taping
Kinesio taping is a non-invasive physical treatment, which is breathable, hypoallergenic and elastic. Because of the mechanical properties and physiological effects, Kinesio taping has been thought to relieve pain, reduce swelling, support and relax soft tissue, promote motor performance, and correct posture or abnormal movement patterns.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Taiwan	An Nan Hospital, China Medical University	Tainan

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Muscle strength	The maximum grip force and the muscle strength of the wrist extensor and flexor	Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Primary	AROM and PROM	The AROM and PROM of wrist flexion and extension (AROM and PROM in degrees). The AROM and PROM of the wrist flexion and extension were measured with the goniometers.	Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Primary	Spasticity	Spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor. The spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).	Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Primary	The Action Research Arm Test	gross motor and fine motor function of the upper limb, which included grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement	Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Primary	Quick DASH	To measure the disability and symptoms of the upper limb, participants self-reported the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire	Baseline and post-test( 2 days later))