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 range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

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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