Kinesiotaping Versus Physiotherapy for Post-Covid-19 Back Pain (NCT07744451) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Kinesiotaping Versus Physiotherapy for Post-Covid-19 Back Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)33 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
Objective:
This study aims to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of kinesiotaping and traditional physiotherapy methods, which are frequently used in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, on mid-back pain (MBP) developed after COVID-19.
Study Design and Methods:
Patients aged 18 or older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, have completed their medical treatment, and whose isolation period has ended are included in the study. The patients' age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) are recorded.
The participants are assigned to receive one of two interventions. In the first group, kinesiotapes are applied and left on the patient's back for a total of 10 days. The second group is treated with traditional physiotherapy methods, specifically Vacuum Interferential Current Therapy and Hot Pack Therapy.
Clinical evaluations are performed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pain Quality Assessment Scale, LANSS Neuropathic Pain Scale, and Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living Index. Measurements are taken at two time points: baseline (pre-treatment) and at the end of the 10th day (post-treatment).,
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 years and older.
* Patients experiencing mechanical mid-back pain (MBP) that developed after recovering from a confirmed COVID-19 infection.
* Volunteering to participate in the study and providing written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of previous spinal surgery or spinal trauma.
* Presence of structural spinal deformities (e.g., severe kyphosis or scoliosis).
* Presence of radicular pain, neurological deficits, or suspected disc herniation.
* Active infection, malignancy, or severe systemic inflammatory diseases.
* Known skin allergy or dermatological conditions preventing the application of Kinesio Tape.
* Pregnancy.
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?
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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
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Pain Intensity assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Baseline (Pre-treatment) and Day 10 (Post-treatment)