Kinesio Taping for Upper Extremity Motor Function in Acute Stroke Patients (NCT07300605) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Kinesio Taping for Upper Extremity Motor Function in Acute Stroke Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)26 participantsStarted 2018-06-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity motor recovery in patients with acute ischemic stroke who presented with flaccid muscle tone. Twenty-six adults were randomly assigned to either a kinesio taping group or a sham taping group, in addition to receiving standard rehabilitation. Participants were evaluated at baseline, at the end of the 3-week taping period, and at 6 weeks using validated measures of motor function, pain, general health, and depression. The study aimed to determine whether kinesio taping provides additional benefits beyond conventional rehabilitation in improving motor performance of the wrist and hand, reducing pain, and supporting overall functional and emotional well-being in the early phase of stroke recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 50-80 years
* Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI
* Within first 6 months after stroke onset
* Brunnstrom Stage 1 for upper extremity and hand (flaccid muscle tone)
* Sufficient cognitive ability to follow instructions
* Participation in inpatient or outpatient stroke rehabilitation
* Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hemorrhagic stroke etiology
* Prior upper extremity surgery, fracture, contracture, or heterotopic ossification
* Brachial plexus injury or peripheral nerve lesions
* Additional neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, polyneuropathy)
* Severe shoulder pain (VAS ≥ 5) that could interfere with assessments
* Significant musculoskeletal disorders affecting the hemiplegic upper extremity
* Uncontrolled comorbidities that prevent participation in rehabilitation
* Inability to complete follow-up assessments
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
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Change in Fugl-Meyer Wrist, Sitting Position Upper Extremity and Hand Scores