CompletedNot Applicable

Kinesio Taping for Finger Injuries

Turkey (Türkiye)175 participantsStarted 2024-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of three conservative treatment approaches-Kinesio taping (KT), buddy taping (BT), and static splinting-for managing finger ligament injuries and non-displaced fractures. A total of 175 patients between the ages of 5 and 60 were randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups and monitored over a 3-month period. The study aims to assess outcomes including range of motion (ROM), grip strength, pain levels, and functional recovery using the QuickDASH questionnaire.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 5 and 60 years * Presentation within 5 days of injury * Acute finger ligament sprain or non-displaced finger fracture (PIP or phalangeal) * Ability to provide informed consent (or parental consent for minors) * Availability for 3-month follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Open fractures * Polytrauma or systemic injury * Delayed presentation (\>5 days post-injury) * Need for surgical fixation * Previous injury or deformity in the same finger * Neurological or rheumatologic disorders affecting hand function

What they're measuring

Range of Motion (ROM) in Injured Finger

Timeframe: Week 3 and Month 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06988137

SponsorOnur Gültekin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

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