CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Kinesio Taping Application in Addition to Pilates Exercises on Core Muscle Thickness, Cognition and Mental Fatigue in Individuals With Non-specific Low Back Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2025-05-01

Plain-language summary

Low back pain is a common problem. In low back pain, the core region and posture are frequently affected. However, no definitive decision has been reached regarding cognition and mental fatigue. In the treatment of low back pain, exercise and kinesio taping approaches are frequently used. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping applied in addition to pilates exercises on pain, core muscle thickness, strength and endurance, posture, cognition and mental fatigue in individuals with non-specific low back pain and to compare it with placebo taping and the control group. The primary outcome measure of this study is core muscle thickness, while other measurements will be considered as secondary outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Having back pain of at least 3 out of 10 points on the Visual Analog Scale, * Being between the ages of 30-55, * Having back pain for at least 1 month, * Having been tested with a test piece beforehand and not having an allergy to kinesio taping. Exclusion Criteria: * • Having had surgery for back pain, * Not complying with treatment, * Having a neurological deficit, * Having a body mass index over 30, * Having a positive straight leg raising test, * Having a positive slump test, * Having a positive bowstring test, * Being pregnant, * Having received any treatment for back pain in the last month, * Doing regular exercise in the last month.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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What they're measuring

Core Muscle Thickness

Timeframe: Beginning, Week 3, Week 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06787079

SponsorIstanbul Saglik Bilimleri University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-01

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