Neck Pain MusculoskeletalNCT06899425
Effect of Kinesio Tape on Neck Pain in Lactating Women
A study testing Hot pack and Kinesio tape in people with Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of kinesio tape on neck pain in lactating women. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 30 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
- What is being tested?
- Hot pack and Kinesio tape
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 29 Mar 2025to 30 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 to 30 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- All women are complaining from neck pain.
- Their ages will be ranged from 20 to 30 years old.
- Their body mass index will not exceed 30 kg/m².
- They are medically stable and consented to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Cervical spondylosis.
- Cervical disc prolapse.
- History of fracture of cervical spine.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Kinesio Tape on Neck Pain in Lactating Women. A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of kinesio tape on neck pain in lactating women.
Read the detailed description
Neck pain is widely prevalent and can be exacerbated by poor posture and prolonged or repetitive positions-both of which are common in lactating mothers. Research shows that a significant percentage of breastfeeding women experience musculoskeletal pain, often linked to specific postures such as the cross-cradle hold. Prolonged forward head posture (FHP) and muscle imbalances in the neck-shoulder region further contribute to mechanical neck pain by placing excessive strain on muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Kinesio taping (KT) is a non-pharmacological technique aimed at alleviating pain and improving functional movement. By lifting the skin slightly, KT is proposed to enhance local blood and lymphatic flow, reduce nociceptive signals, and stimulate proprioceptive feedback. Multiple studies suggest KT can help correct posture, relieve muscle fatigue, and improve range of motion, thus offering a promising intervention for mechanical neck pain. These benefits are potentially valuable for lactating mothers, who are especially prone to postural stresses and neck discomfort due to the physical demands of breastfeeding.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
- Being tested
- Hot pack, Kinesio tape
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Hot packOther
The participants will be treated by hot packs on neck for 15 minutes, 3 times per weeks for 12 weeks.
Kinesio tapeOther
The participants will be treated by hot packs and kinesio tape. The tape will be placed for several days (3-5 days of application) then it will be removed and repeated for 12 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Hot pack group | Active comparator | The participants will be treated by hot packs on the neck for 12 weeks. Receives: Other: Hot pack |
| kinesio tape and hot pack group | Experimental | The participants will be treated by hot packs and kinesio tape on the neck for 12 weeks. Receives: Other: Hot pack; Other: Kinesio tape |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain intensity
Pain will be assessed through visual analogue scale (VAS) for each woman in both groups before and after treatment. It is usually a horizontal line, 100 mm long, whose ends are labeled as the extreme ("no pain" and "pain as bad as it could be"). The patient is asked to put a mark on the line indicating their pain intensity. Sometimes descriptive, such as 'mild', 'moderate', 'sever', or numbers are provided along the scale for guidance. it is valid and reliable tool to assess pain intensity.
Measured: 12 weeks
Pain pressure threshold
An electronic pressure algometer "Force one gauge- model FDI" (Wagner instruments, Greenwish, CT, USA) will be used to measure myofascial trigger points tenderness by determining the pain pressure threshold using a pressure probe, that's placed on the trigger point. With a 1-cm 2 rubber disc at the end of the device. Pressure will be applied perpendicularly to the skin at constant speed, and the woman will be asked to say stop at the time she started feeling pain.
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (5)
Neck flexion range of motion
Goniometer will be used to measure neck flexion range of motion for all women in both groups before and after treatment. The axis of the goniometer will be placed over the external auditory meatus. The stationary arm placed vertically or perpendicular to the floor and the moving arm placed on the base of the nose. The participants will be asked to flex neck and the angle will be recorded. Normal cervical flexion range of motion is usually approximately 80º.
Measured: 12 weeks
Neck extension range of motion
Goniometer will be used to measure neck extension range of motion for all women in both groups before and after treatment. The axis of the goniometer will be placed over the external auditory meatus. The stationary arm placed vertically or perpendicular to the floor and the moving arm placed on the base of the nose. The participants will be asked to extend neck and the angle will be recorded. Normal cervical extension range of motion is usually approximately 50º.
Measured: 12 weeks
Neck lateral flexion range of motion
Goniometer will be used to measure neck extension range of motion for all women in both groups before and after treatment. The axis of the goniometer will be placed over the spinous process of the C7. The stationary arm placed along the imaginary line between the two acromion processes either vertically or perpendicular to the floor or horizontal and parallel to the floor and the moving arm placed over the external occipital protuberance. The participants will be asked to perform lateral flexion of the neck and the angle will be recorded. Normal cervical lateral flexion range of motion is usually approximately 45º.
Measured: 12 weeks
Neck rotation range of motion
Goniometer will be used to measure neck extension range of motion for all women in both groups before and after treatment. The axis of the goniometer will be placed over the over to the center of the patients' head. The stationary arm placed along an imaginary line between the two acromion processes and the moving arm placed at the tip of the nose. the participants will be asked to perform neck rotation and the angle will be recorded. Normal cervical rotation range of motion is usually approximately 80º.
Measured: 12 weeks
Northwick park neck pain questionnaire
A neck pain questionnaire using nine five-part sections has been devised to overcome this problem. Questions on duration and intensity of pain were good indicators of a patient's global assessment. The questionnaire is easy for patients to complete, simple to score and provides an objective measure to evaluate outcome in patients with acute or chronic neck pain. The questionnaire consists of 9 sections about daily activities. Each section contains 1 question and 5 statements. Each section is scored on a 0-4 scale, 4 representing the greatest disability, and 0 representing the least disability. The total score is obtained by summing the scores for the 9 sections (possible score: 0-36).
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Mar 2025
- Study start29 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Aug 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neck Pain MusculoskeletalStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sara Asem Abd El-Ghaffar Amr, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Abd El Hamid Atta Allah, PHD, Study director, Al-Azhar UniversityMohamed Awad, Professor, Study chair, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06899425
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/003812
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 21 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 28 Mar 2025
- 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 28 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Kinesio Tape on Neck Pain in Lactating Women. A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06899425
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/003812
- Conditions
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Mar 2025 (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.
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of kinesio tape on neck pain in lactating women.
Detailed description
Neck pain is widely prevalent and can be exacerbated by poor posture and prolonged or repetitive positions-both of which are common in lactating mothers. Research shows that a significant percentage of breastfeeding women experience musculoskeletal pain, often linked to specific postures such as the cross-cradle hold. Prolonged forward head posture (FHP) and muscle imbalances in the neck-shoulder region further contribute to mechanical neck pain by placing excessive strain on muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Kinesio taping (KT) is a non-pharmacological technique aimed at alleviating pain and improving functional movement. By lifting the skin slightly, KT is proposed to enhance local blood and lymphatic flow, reduce nociceptive signals, and stimulate proprioceptive feedback. Multiple studies suggest KT can help correct posture, relieve muscle fatigue, and improve range of motion, thus offering a promising intervention for mechanical neck pain. These benefits are potentially valuable for lactating mothers, who are especially prone to postural stresses and neck discomfort due to the physical demands of breastfeeding.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Hot pack group | Active comparator | Other: Hot packThe participants will be treated by hot packs on the neck for 12 weeks. |
| kinesio tape and hot pack group | Experimental | Other: Hot pack, Other: Kinesio tapeThe participants will be treated by hot packs and kinesio tape on the neck for 12 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 30 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- All women are complaining from neck pain.
- Their ages will be ranged from 20 to 30 years old.
- Their body mass index will not exceed 30 kg/m².
- They are medically stable and consented to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Cervical spondylosis.
- Cervical disc prolapse.
- History of fracture of cervical spine.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot packThe participants will be treated by hot packs on neck for 15 minutes, 3 times per weeks for 12 weeks. | Other | Hot pack group, kinesio tape and hot pack group |
| Kinesio tapeThe participants will be treated by hot packs and kinesio tape. The tape will be placed for several days (3-5 days of application) then it will be removed and repeated for 12 weeks. | Other | kinesio tape and hot pack group |
Primary outcome
Pain intensity
Time frame: 12 weeks
Pain will be assessed through visual analogue scale (VAS) for each woman in both groups before and after treatment. It is usually a horizontal line, 100 mm long, whose ends are labeled as the extreme ("no pain" and "pain as bad as it could be"). The patient is asked to put a mark on the line indicating their pain intensity. Sometimes descriptive, such as 'mild', 'moderate', 'sever', or numbers are provided along the scale for guidance. it is valid and reliable tool to assess pain intensity.
Pain pressure threshold
Time frame: 12 weeks
An electronic pressure algometer "Force one gauge- model FDI" (Wagner instruments, Greenwish, CT, USA) will be used to measure myofascial trigger points tenderness by determining the pain pressure threshold using a pressure probe, that's placed on the trigger point. With a 1-cm 2 rubber disc at the end of the device. Pressure will be applied perpendicularly to the skin at constant speed, and the woman will be asked to say stop at the time she started feeling pain.
5 secondary outcomes
Neck flexion range of motion
Time frame: 12 weeks
Neck extension range of motion
Time frame: 12 weeks
Neck lateral flexion range of motion
Time frame: 12 weeks
Neck rotation range of motion
Time frame: 12 weeks
Northwick park neck pain questionnaire
Time frame: 12 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Mar 2025.
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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.
Abd El Hamid Atta Allah, PHD study director
Al-Azhar University
Mohamed Awad, Professor study chair
Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Hot pack and Kinesio tape in people with Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Sara A. Amr (+201099831333, sosaasem.88@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain intensity (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 28 Mar 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.