Patellar TendinitisNCT04153877
The Effect of Kinesio-tape® on Pain and Vertical Jump Performance in Active Individuals With Patellar Tendinopathy
An observational study of Patellar Tendinitis, run by University of Hawaii.
Trial summary
Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellar Tendinitis
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotape
- How many people
- 13 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2016to 28 Apr 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 30 years
- Women only
- Adult
Study population: College-aged physically active female with patellar tendinopathy
Who may be able to join
- Anterior knee pain that increases with jumping and/or squatting
- Pain with palpation at the tibial tuberosity, the patellar tendon, and/or at the apex of the patella
- An insidious onset of this pain.
- Participate in physical activity at least 3 days a week
Who cannot join
- Injury from direct trauma to the anterior knee
- Medical history of surgery at the knee joint within the past 6 months
- Presence of any lower extremity injuries or non-orthopedic diseases
- Suspected or confirmed pregnancy.
About this study
Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy. Objective: To examine the effects of KT on pain modulation for active individuals with patellar tendinopathy during functional activities. Methods: Thirteen symptomatic knees from seven college-aged females (6 bilateral; 1 unilateral) were included. Participants underwent three data collection sessions with KT, sham, and no tape (NT) in a randomized order. During the session, participants performed a maximum vertical jump, single-leg squats and isometric knee extension. The KT intervention was applied according to the KT manual and the sham utilized the same pattern without tension. Pain level was evaluated using the numeric pain scale before, during and after each activity. Function was assessed as maximum vertical jump height and maximum isometric strength.
- Conditions
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Being tested
- Kinesiotape
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KinesiotapeOther
Kinesio-tape® is an elastic, hypoallergenic, cotton-fiber tape with acrylic heat-activated backing and is widely used within sports.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in pain level from no tape condition
measured using the Numeric Pain Scale ranging from zero to ten, with zero representing no pain, five as moderate pain and ten being unbearable pain.
Measured: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
Change in maximum vertical jump height from no tape condition
measured using a Vertec measurement system in inches
Measured: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
Change in maximum isometric strength from no tape condition
measured using a MicroFet2 Hand Held Dynamometer in Newton metre
Measured: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Nov 2019
- Study start1 Sep 2016
- Primary completion28 Mar 2017
- Study completion28 Apr 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Patellar TendinitisStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Hawaii
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kaori Tamura, University of Hawaii
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04153877
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CHS#23178
- Status last verified
- Nov 2019
- First submitted
- 1 Nov 2019
- Last updated
- 6 Nov 2019
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Tamura K, Resnick PB, Hamelin BP, Oba Y, Hetzler RK, Stickley CD. The effect of Kinesio-tape(R) on pain and vertical jump performance in active individuals with patellar tendinopathy. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Jul;24(3):9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.02.005. Epub 2020 Feb 22.
PubMed 32826014
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Nov 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Kinesio-tape® on Pain and Vertical Jump Performance in Active Individuals With Patellar Tendinopathy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04153877
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CHS#23178
- Conditions
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of HawaiiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Mar 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Apr 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Nov 2019 (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: Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy. Objective: To examine the effects of KT on pain modulation for active individuals with patellar tendinopathy during functional activities. Methods: Thirteen symptomatic knees from seven college-aged females (6 bilateral; 1 unilateral) were included. Participants underwent three data collection sessions with KT, sham, and no tape (NT) in a randomized order. During the session, participants performed a maximum vertical jump, single-leg squats and isometric knee extension. The KT intervention was applied according to the KT manual and the sham utilized the same pattern without tension. Pain level was evaluated using the numeric pain scale before, during and after each activity. Function was assessed as maximum vertical jump height and maximum isometric strength.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- College-aged physically active female with patellar tendinopathy
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Anterior knee pain that increases with jumping and/or squatting
- Pain with palpation at the tibial tuberosity, the patellar tendon, and/or at the apex of the patella
- An insidious onset of this pain.
- Participate in physical activity at least 3 days a week
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Injury from direct trauma to the anterior knee
- Medical history of surgery at the knee joint within the past 6 months
- Presence of any lower extremity injuries or non-orthopedic diseases
- Suspected or confirmed pregnancy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KinesiotapeKinesio-tape® is an elastic, hypoallergenic, cotton-fiber tape with acrylic heat-activated backing and is widely used within sports. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Change in pain level from no tape condition
Time frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
measured using the Numeric Pain Scale ranging from zero to ten, with zero representing no pain, five as moderate pain and ten being unbearable pain.
Change in maximum vertical jump height from no tape condition
Time frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
measured using a Vertec measurement system in inches
Change in maximum isometric strength from no tape condition
Time frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
measured using a MicroFet2 Hand Held Dynamometer in Newton metre
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 6 Nov 2019.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 32826014Tamura K, Resnick PB, Hamelin BP, Oba Y, Hetzler RK, Stickley CD. The effect of Kinesio-tape(R) on pain and vertical jump performance in active individuals with patellar tendinopathy. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Jul;24(3):9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.02.005. Epub 2020 Feb 22.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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?
An observational study of Patellar Tendinitis, run by University of Hawaii.
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 4 inclusion and 4 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 6 Nov 2019. 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. 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?
Change in pain level from no tape condition (time frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04153877, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 6 Nov 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.