Comparative Effects of Kinesio Taping on Cervical Pain in Climacteric Women (NCT07577297) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effects of Kinesio Taping on Cervical Pain in Climacteric Women
50 participantsStarted 2026-05-20
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of neuromuscular taping on cervical pain and health-related quality of life in climacteric women with non-specific chronic neck pain. Two taping techniques ("Y-strip" and "star-shape") will be compared with a control group receiving no intervention.
Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups following concealed allocation. The interventions will be applied to the cervicodorsal region (centered at C7) by an experienced physiotherapist over a 3-week period, with taping changes performed weekly. A 4-week total follow-up period will be included.
Primary and secondary outcomes will assess pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, cervical disability, cranio-cervical angle, pain perception, body satisfaction, and health-related quality of life. Measurements will be collected at baseline, weekly during the intervention, and at one-week post-intervention follow-up.
The study is designed to provide evidence on the effectiveness and feasibility of two non-invasive neuromuscular taping approaches in the management of chronic non-specific cervical pain in middle-aged women.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Female participants aged 45-65 years Non-specific musculoskeletal or osteoarticular cervical pain lasting more than 3 months Mechanical neck pain characteristics (pain influenced by movement or posture; absence of persistent non-mechanical nocturnal pain) Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent No clinical history or signs suggestive of specific cervical pathology
Exclusion Criteria:
Presence of any red flags Recent cervical trauma History of cancer or presence of constitutional symptoms (e.g., unexplained weight loss, fever, systemic malaise) Signs of infection or immunosuppression-related pain Active inflammatory disease Suspected vascular origin of symptoms (e.g., vertigo with cervical rotation, diplopia, dysarthria, vertebrobasilar symptoms, arterial dissection signs) Severe neurological involvement (e.g., progressive radiculopathy or signs of myelopathy) Relevant findings in previous imaging studies attributable to pain (routine imaging not required; only existing studies will be reviewed) Cervical surgery within the past 12 months Severe systemic diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system
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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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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?
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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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