The Effect of Kinesio Taping During Labor on Low Back Pain, Vaginal Birth Self-Efficacy, Postpart… (NCT07459231) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Kinesio Taping During Labor on Low Back Pain, Vaginal Birth Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Comfort Perception, and Newborn Apgar Scores
Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2025-07-20
Plain-language summary
The Kinesio Taping® technique and Kinesio Tex® tape were invented by Japanese chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. in 1973. Developed by Kenzo Kase. This method emerged with the idea that good results could be obtained with a taping method that resembles the flexibility and structural properties of the skin without restricting the individual's normal joint movements. The purpose of taping is to reduce pain and improve healing in soft tissues; It has many effects such as increasing proprioception, reducing muscle fatigue, improving muscle function, reducing delayed onset muscle pain, pain inhibition, reducing edema, lymphatic drainage and blood flow regulation. It is argued that kinesiology taping, unlike classical taping techniques, provides mechanical support without restricting movement and increases the action mechanism of lymphatic systems and muscle.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Women aged 18-45 years
* Singleton pregnancy
* Gestational age between 37-40 weeks
* In the active phase of labor (≥4 cm cervical dilation)
* Experiencing low back pain during labor
* No previous diagnosed lumbar spine disease
* No dermatological condition preventing kinesio or placebo taping
* Able and willing to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Multiple pregnancy
* Cesarean delivery
* Pharmacological induction during labor (e.g., prostaglandins or oxytocin)
* Displacement or removal of the applied tape during labor
* Infection, sensory loss, or skin lesion at the taping site
* Allergy to kinesio tape or adhesive materials
* Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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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Labor Low Back Pain Intensity
Timeframe: During the active phase of labor (4-8 cm cervical dilatation), transition phase (8-10 cm), and at 5 hours postpartum.