Knee InjuriesNCT03117205
The Effect of Kinesio Taping® on Motor Control in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
A study testing Application of Kinesio Taping® in people with Knee Injuries and Pain Syndrome, run by Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo.
Trial summary
Background: Recently, several professionals are using the Kinesio Taping® in the treatment of pathologies related to the knee, aiming to improve the motor control, increase the response of muscle activation and promoting better joint stability. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Knee Injuries, Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Application of Kinesio Taping®
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 10 Dec 2014to 23 Jan 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome diagnoses
- Aged 18-40 years
- Kujala questionnaire above
Who cannot join
- Neurological disorders
- BMI indicating obesity (BMI> 30kg / m²)
- High-performance athletes
- History of surgeries in lower limbs
- In treatment of any underlying pathology
About this study
Background: Recently, several professionals are using the Kinesio Taping® in the treatment of pathologies related to the knee, aiming to improve the motor control, increase the response of muscle activation and promoting better joint stability.
Purpose: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the application of Kinesio Taping® in motor control of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Methods: This is a 2-arm, randomized with a blinded assessor. We selected 40 women with patellofemoral pain (age 25.2±4,years) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: placebo group (n= 20) and the Kinesio Taping® group (n=20). The placebo group received the application of a non-stretchable tape (Micropore) crosswise on the thigh and the Kinesio Taping® group followed all the criteria of the method in placing the bandage. All patients received the evaluation of the motor control banding pre and post a patch, by means of the method Y balance test.
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries, Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- Application of Kinesio Taping®, Kinesio Taping® placebo application
- Medical subject headings
- Knee Injuries, Somatoform Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Application of Kinesio Taping®Other
The technique was applied following the methods described in the original method for patellofemoral instability
Kinesio Taping® placebo applicationOther
Simulation of the application of the Kinesio Taping® technique.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping® group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Application of Kinesio Taping® |
| placebo group | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping® placebo application |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Method Y balance test
Was used the method of evaluating motor control known as Y test
Measured: Evaluation was performed after 30 minutes of applying the bandage
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Apr 2017
- Study start10 Dec 2014
- Primary completion10 Dec 2016
- Study completion23 Jan 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Knee InjuriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Claudio Cazarini Junior, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03117205
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 36422114.2.0000.5512
- Status last verified
- Sep 2014
- First submitted
- 10 Apr 2017
- Last updated
- 18 Apr 2017
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Apr 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Kinesio Taping® on Motor Control in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03117205
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 36422114.2.0000.5512
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries, Pain Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São PauloUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Dec 2014 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Dec 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Jan 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background: Recently, several professionals are using the Kinesio Taping® in the treatment of pathologies related to the knee, aiming to improve the motor control, increase the response of muscle activation and promoting better joint stability.
Purpose: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the application of Kinesio Taping® in motor control of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Methods: This is a 2-arm, randomized with a blinded assessor. We selected 40 women with patellofemoral pain (age 25.2±4,years) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: placebo group (n= 20) and the Kinesio Taping® group (n=20). The placebo group received the application of a non-stretchable tape (Micropore) crosswise on the thigh and the Kinesio Taping® group followed all the criteria of the method in placing the bandage. All patients received the evaluation of the motor control banding pre and post a patch, by means of the method Y balance test.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping® group | Experimental | Other: Application of Kinesio Taping® |
| placebo group | Placebo comparator | Other: Kinesio Taping® placebo application |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome diagnoses
- Aged 18-40 years
- Kujala questionnaire above
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Neurological disorders
- BMI indicating obesity (BMI> 30kg / m²)
- High-performance athletes
- History of surgeries in lower limbs
- In treatment of any underlying pathology
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Application of Kinesio Taping®The technique was applied following the methods described in the original method for patellofemoral instability | Other | Kinesio Taping® group |
| Kinesio Taping® placebo applicationSimulation of the application of the Kinesio Taping® technique. | Other | placebo group |
Primary outcome
Method Y balance test
Time frame: Evaluation was performed after 30 minutes of applying the bandage
Was used the method of evaluating motor control known as Y test
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Apr 2017.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Application of Kinesio Taping® in people with Knee Injuries and Pain Syndrome, run by Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Apr 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Method Y balance test (time frame: Evaluation was performed after 30 minutes of applying the bandage). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Apr 2017.