Kinesio Taping Versus Dry Cupping Therapy in Treatment of Thoracic Kyphosis (NCT07373925) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Kinesio Taping Versus Dry Cupping Therapy in Treatment of Thoracic Kyphosis
48 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of Kinesio taping versus dry cupping therapy in the treatment of thoracic kyphosis
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with thoracic kyphosis angle \> 40° diagnosed by a medical doctor will be selected from Damietta University's clinic of physical education faculty.
* Subjects from both genders with an age range between 18 and 30 years .
* Subjects who are physically active in physical education sessions
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with medical conditions that restrict activity.
* Those who received exercise intervention for kyphosis.
* Structural thoracic kyphosis, defined as thoracic kyphosis that did not partially or completely disappear during prone extension, as assessed by a physical therapist.
* Medical history of spinal fracture, spinal surgery, shoulder joint injury or pelvic injury.
* Other spinal diseases; presence of scoliosis on Adam's forward bend test.
* Spinal kyphosis due to visible thoracic deformity.
* Subjects undergoing professional sports training.
* Skin disease (dermatitis, psoriasis), neurological disease or cancer.
* Using anticoagulants or nonsteroidal antidepressants.
* Inflammatory or rheumatologic disorders of the spine.
* Severe cardiopulmonary disease, rheumatic disease or pregnancy.
* Have a pacemaker or metal implants.
* Do not understand the written consent form.
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.