The Effect of Kinesiotaping in Pregnant Women

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: KINESIOTAPING

• Registration Number: NCT06709105
• Lead Sponsor: Firat University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of an exercise program combined with Kinesio Taping (KT) and sham KT on clinical parameters in pregnant women with low back pain. A total of 40 participants were included in the study, 20 in the experimental and 20 in the control groups. Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Roland Morris Quality of Life Questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used as data collection tools. The experimental group received KT and an exercise program, while the control group received sham KT and exercise program.

Detailed Description

Lumbar-sacral spinal pain is a medical and socioeconomic problem affecting approximately 80% of the population. Pregnancy predisposes women to this pain. The most well-known cause of low back pain during pregnancy is an increase in lumbar lordosis, a lordotic syndrome that develops rapidly due to the pregnant uterus and maternal weight gain. This lordotic posture and the related change in load distribution, along with lengthening abdominal muscles and shortening lumbar muscles, create a mechanical disadvantage. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of an exercise program combined with Kinesio Taping (KT) and sham KT on clinical parameters in pregnant women with low back pain. A total of 40 participants were included in the study, 20 in the experimental and 20 in the control groups. Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Roland Morris Quality of Life Questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used as data collection tools. The experimental group received KT and an exercise program, while the control group received sham KT and exercise program.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-10
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-20
• Study Completion: 2024-08-20
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-27
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-28
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• 20-32-week pregnant women without neurologic deficits
• Females with mechanical low back pain
• VAS of at least 3

Exclusion Criteria

• High-risk pregnant women with twin pregnancy
• Placenta previa
• Pre-eclampsia
• Threatened preterm delivery
• Orthopedic and rheumatologic diseases
• Radiculopathy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual analog scale (VAS)	up to 30 minutes	The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) has been widely used in numerous studies to assess the intensity of pain and is considered a reliable and valid tool. It measures subjectively perceived pain on a scale resembling a 0-10 cm ruler, with one end representing no pain and the other indicating the most severe pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pittsburgh sleep quality index	up to 30 minutes	The sleep quality scale, developed by Buysse et al., had its Turkish reliability and validity study conducted by Agargün et al. (1996) This scale assesses an individual's sleep quality over the past month and includes 24 items. Of these, 19 are self-reported questions answered by the individual, and five are answered by a roommate or spouse.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Muhammet Şahin Elbastı; 🇹🇷 Elazığ, Firat University, Turkey