CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Two Different Kinesio Taping Applications on Pain and Functional Mobility in Pregnants With Lumbopelvic Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)55 participantsStarted 2020-01-27

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates and compares the effects of two different kinesio taping applications on pain and functional mobility in pregnancy related lumbopelvic pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * being able to read and write in Turkish, * being in 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, * having lumbar or pelvic girdle pain for at least one week * signing the informed consent form for the study Exclusion Criteria: * visual, auditory or cognitive problems which may prevent participation to the study * health problems other than pregnancy related lumbopelvic pain (orthopedic, neurologic, cardiorespiratory, etc.) or trauma history, which may affect standing from sitting, walking or stair climbing activities * Any gynecological or urological problems which may mimic pregnancy related lumbopelvic pain * Any ddiagnosed pregnancy complications (preeclampsy, pregnancy related hypertension, diabetes, fetal anomaly, etc.) * Multiple gestation * History of spinal injury, ankylosing spondilitis, rheumatoid arthritis, intervertebral disc pathology * Positive straight leg raising test result or peripheral sensory or motor impairments which may indicate lumbar interbertebral disc pathology * History of prepregnancy low back pain * Using any analgesic or myorelaxant medication * Contraindications to KT (impaired skin integrity or lesion in the lumbopelvic and abdominal regions, history of allergic reaction, etc.) * previous KT experience

What they're measuring

Change in pain intensity during resting

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in pain intensity during timed up and go (TUG) test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in pain intensity during five times sit to stand test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in pain intensity during stair climbing test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in time of completing timed up and go test (seconds)

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in time of completing five times sit to stand test (seconds)

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04139603

SponsorMuğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-01

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Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in pain intensity during resting

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in pain intensity during timed up and go (TUG) test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in pain intensity during five times sit to stand test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in pain intensity during stair climbing test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in time of completing timed up and go test (seconds)

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping

Change in time of completing five times sit to stand test (seconds)

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first taping, three days after the first taping, and one week after the first taping