Effects of Kinesio Taping for Upper Limb Function of Stroke Patients

Stroke Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of Kinesio Taping for Upper Limb Function of Stroke Patients

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03935113
• Other study ID #: N201811021
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 1, 2019
• Est. completion date: December 30, 2020

Study information

• Verified date: May 2019
• Source: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Patients with stroke in the brain, due to central nervous system damage, lack of correct action patterns, limited joint movement of upper limbs, affecting the patient's performance. The Kinesio taping effect is to facilitate the muscle activity of upper limb. This program is intended to provide a treatment for patients with chronic stroke, and to observe their upper limb movements before and after using the Kinesio taping.

Description:

Motor impairment is the main cause of disability after stroke, leading to major health problems. Research has shown that the most common consequence of stroke is the paresis of limbs.The ability to live independently after a stroke depends on the recovery of motor functions,particularly those of the upper limb.The core concept of the Kinesio taping is to influence the brain through the sensory input, stimulate the nervous system, and improve the motor performance of the stroke patient.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 1
• Est. completion date: December 30, 2020
• Est. primary completion date: July 30, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 80 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Post-stroke hemiplegia, at least 6 months since onset

• Ability to communicate and understand instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Skin problems, wounds, or infection on the affected upper limb.

• The experience of using the Kinesio taping.

• A history of allergy tothe Kinesio taping.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Stroke

Intervention

Other:
• Kinesio taping
In KT group, KT was applied using the insertion-origin muscle and space-correction technique of affected upper limb with stroke patients.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Taiwan	Wang Fang hospital	Taipei	Taipei City

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Change in Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) from pre to post-intervention.	The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.	up to 30 minutes.
Primary	Change in Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) from pre to post-intervention.	The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is an evaluative measure to assess specific changes in limb function among post-stroke hemiplegia.	up to 30 minutes.
Primary	Change in Box and Block Test (BBT) from pre to post-intervention.	The Box and Block Test (BBT) measures unilateral gross manual dexterity for stroke patients.	up to 30 minutes.
Secondary	Change in Motor Activity Log (MAL) from pre to post-intervention.	The Motor Activity Log (MAL) is a semi-structured interview to assess arm function.	up to 20 minutes.