Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping in Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT07578168) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping in Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2025-05-03
Plain-language summary
The first objective of this study is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on pain levels in individuals with rotator cuff syndrome. The second objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on range of motion. The third objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on proprioception levels. The fourth objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on kinesiophobia levels.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 65 years
* Diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
* Experiencing shoulder pain for at least 3 months
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
* No adhesive capsulitis
* No shoulder or neck surgery history
* No injection in the shoulder region within the last 6 months
* No neurological, rheumatological, or cognitive disorders
* No cervical radiculopathy
* No scoliosis
* No open wounds in the application area
* No known allergy to kinesiology tape (negative skin test)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Development of allergic reaction to kinesiology tape during the study
* Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study
* Inability to complete post-intervention assessments
* Development of any condition that prevents safe participation in the study
* Non-compliance with study procedures
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.
What they're measuring
1
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention
2
Shoulder range of motion
Timeframe: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention
3
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
Timeframe: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention
4
Laser-Pointer Assisted Angle Reproduction Test
Timeframe: Baseline and 30 minutes after intervention