Effect of Kinesio Taping After Rotator Cuff Surgery (NCT07375927) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Kinesio Taping After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate whether postoperative kinesio taping provides additional benefits in pain reduction and functional recovery in patients who have undergone arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Patients diagnosed with rotator cuff tear who have undergone surgical treatment will be randomly assigned into two groups. One group will receive standard postoperative rehabilitation together with kinesio taping applied for three weeks, while the control group will receive standard postoperative rehabilitation alone.
Pain levels and shoulder function will be assessed during postoperative follow-up using commonly accepted clinical evaluation scales. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the role of kinesio taping in the recovery process after rotator cuff surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged between 18 and 70 years
* Patients with clinical suspicion of rotator cuff tear on physical examination and a diagnosis established by magnetic resonance imaging, with intraoperative confirmation
* Patients with at least two positive impingement tests on physical examination (Jobe, Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer)
* Patients without a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
* Patients without a history or current diagnosis of cervical pathology
* Patients with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of 3 or higher for at least 3 months prior to surgery
* Patients able to participate regularly in postoperative follow-up for a period of one year
* Patients who agree to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of shoulder dislocation
* History of fracture involving the shoulder or surrounding structures
* Inability to comply with postoperative treatment or attend regular follow-up visits
* Known skin hypersensitivity or allergy to kinesio taping
* Known rheumatologic or neurological disease
* History of previous shoulder or peri-shoulder surgery
* Presence of cervical disc pathology
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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?
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What they're measuring
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Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, month 1, and month 3.