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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis
• Interventions: Other: Sham Taping; Other: Elastic tape ( kinesio tape)

• Registration Number: NCT06327243
• Lead Sponsor: Taibah University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-03-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-03-20
• Study First Posted: 2024-03-25
• Primary Completion: 2024-04-30
• Status Verified: 2024-05
• Study Completion: 2024-05-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-25
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 29

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Sham group	Sham Taping	-
Kineso taping group	Elastic tape ( kinesio tape)	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timed up and go test	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.
Pain (Visual analog scale)	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.
The 50-foot Walk	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.
Knee range of motion	At baseline (pre-intervention), and then repeated immediately after the intervention	the knee range of motion measured by goniometer
Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Taibah University; 🇸🇦 Medina, Saudi Arabia