CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Acute Effect of Kinesio Taping by Ultrasonography

Turkey (Türkiye)21 participantsStarted 2022-11-15

Plain-language summary

The design of our study is a randomized, controlled, double-blind study. It is planned to be completed in twenty-four weeks with 34 participants. The main purpose of this study is to examine and compare the acute effects of two different kinesio tape applications on the carpal tunnel in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome by ultrasonographic method.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a diagnosis of moderate-mild carpal tunnel syndrome according to EMG findings * Patients who read the informed consent form and volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with predisposing etiological factors (diabetes mellitus, acute trauma, rheumatological diseases, chronic kidney failure, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc.) for carpal tunnel syndrome that may cause polyneuropathy. * Patients receiving regular medical treatment such as continuous NSAIDs * Patients who have received physical therapy or local steroid injection to the carpal tunnel region in the last 3 months * Patients undergoing carpal tunnel surgery * Patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome * Patients with a history of malignancy * Patients with a history of cervical radiculopathy and ulnar neuropathy

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Baseline ultrasonographic measurements

Timeframe: Just before Kinesio Taping application

After the application of ultrasonographic measurements

Timeframe: Immediately after the tapes are removed after the Kinesio Taping application (48 hours later)

Baseline pain pressure threshold

Timeframe: Just before Kinesio Taping application

After the application of pain pressure threshold

Timeframe: Immediately after the tapes are removed after the Kinesio Taping application (48 hours later)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05475197

SponsorMersin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Baseline ultrasonographic measurements

Timeframe: Just before Kinesio Taping application

After the application of ultrasonographic measurements

Timeframe: Immediately after the tapes are removed after the Kinesio Taping application (48 hours later)

Baseline pain pressure threshold

Timeframe: Just before Kinesio Taping application

After the application of pain pressure threshold

Timeframe: Immediately after the tapes are removed after the Kinesio Taping application (48 hours later)