CompletedNot Applicable

The Kinesio-taping for the Prevention of Painful Shoulder and for the Functional Recovery of Upper Limb After Stroke

Italy30 participantsStarted 2022-01-01

Plain-language summary

This RCT aims to investigate the effectiveness of the early use of Kinesio-taping (KT) together with standard physiotherapy treatment, in the prevention of the shoulder pain of the hemiplegic upper limb following a cerebral stroke compared to conventional physiotherapy without KT treatment. As a secondary outcome, this RCT aims to investigate if KT could improve functional recovery and delay the onset of spasticity. The study consists in two parallel groups of 15 participants each. The treatment and observation period will last 1 month.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 100 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a first episode of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. * Hypotonia of the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder. * Enrollment within 1 month of stroke. Exclusion Criteria: * • Previous trauma or chronic tendinopathies of the shoulder musculature. * Skin problems such as wounds or hypersensitivity. * Severe psychiatric or cognitive deficits. * Anesthesia of the hemiplegic side. * Severe aphasia * Severe neglect

What they're measuring

To assess the change of Ritchie Articular Index

Timeframe: Initial assessment: after enrollment. Intermediate evaluation after 3 weeks, before the fifth treatment. Final evaluation after 5 weeks since enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05156164

SponsorI.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-01

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