Kinesio Taping in Cerebral Palsy Upper Extremity Functionality

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy
• Interventions: Other: Kinesio taping

• Registration Number: NCT04529486
• Lead Sponsor: Baskent University

Brief Summary

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy.

Methods: This study included 14 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. The children with Cerebral Palsy were divided into 2 groups, the study group and the control group. Assessments were done three times for each group (beginning - 45min later - 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Kinesio taping was applied to study group to improve posture and function in shoulder area.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2020-05-01
• Status Verified: 2020-08
• Study Completion: 2020-08-01
• Study First Submitted: 2020-08-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-08-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-08-25
• Study First Posted: 2020-08-27
• Last Update Posted: 2020-08-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 14

Inclusion Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group 1: Kinesio taping	Kinesio taping	Kinesio taping was applied to the study group to improve posture and improve function in the shoulder area. Measurements were carried out for the study group before and after application (with tape on). The tape was then removed and the measurements were repeated after 1 week.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Upper extremity functionality	2 weeks	Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy.; Frenchay Arm Test: The total duration of the test is 3 minutes. Each task is scored as 1 point. The participant takes minimum 0 and maximum 5 points. Higher scores indicate better functionality. The participant sits in the chair with a table in front of him and puts his hands on his knees and tries to perform the following sequential tasks with the affected arm / hand.; 1. Fixing the ruler 2. Holding a roller 3. Raising the cup 4. Attaching a latch to the bar 5. Combing hair

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Baskent University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey