The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Hand Functions in Zone V-VI Extensor Tendon Injuries
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Kinesio Taping, Sham Kinesio Taping.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Extensor Tendons of Finger Anomalies, Tendon Injuries. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Investigation of the Effect of Kinesio Taping on Hand Functions in Zone V-VI Extensor Tendon Injuries: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Overview
This study aims to investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on hand function in patients with Zone V-VI Extensor Digitorum Communis (EDC) tendon injuries following primary repair. Extensor tendon injuries in this region often lead to complications such as adhesion formation, reduced range of motion, extensor lag, and impaired hand function, despite standard rehabilitation approaches. Therefore, additional interventions that may enhance tendon gliding and neuromuscular control are of clinical interest. In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, patients will be assigned to either a KT group or a sham taping control group. Both groups will receive a standardized postoperative rehabilitation program, while the intervention group will additionally receive KT applications between postoperative weeks 6 and 12. Outcome measures, including range of motion, grip and pinch strength, and functional hand performance, will be assessed at 12 and 24 weeks. The study seeks to determine whether KT provides additional benefits beyond conventional rehabilitation in improving functional recovery after extensor tendon injuries, addressing an important gap in the current literature.
Interventions
- Other Kinesio Taping
Button-Hole Technique (Affected finger(s)) I-Strip Technique (Support for all metacarpal bones) Supportive Tape Application - Other Sham Kinesio Taping
Sham Button-Hole Technique (Affected finger(s)) Sham I-Strip Technique (Support for all metacarpal bones) Sham Supportive Tape Application
Primary outcome measures
- Finger ROM Measurement [Time frame: Post operative at 12 and 24 weeks]
- Assessment of Gross Grip and Pinch Strength [Time frame: Post operative at 12 and 24 weeks]
- Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire [Time frame: Post operative at 12 and 24 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- Having an isolated Zone V-VI extensor tendon injury
- Having undergone primary treatment for the injury
Exclusion criteria
- History of prior surgery on the affected extremity
- Presence of accompanying neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or metabolic disease in the affected extremity
- Presence of flexor tendon injury
- Presence of fractures of the metacarpals, carpal bones, or radius/ulna
- Presence of an open incision line
- Delayed wound healing
- Presence of peripheral nerve injury
- Presence of replantation or amputation
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Pamukkale University — Denizli
Publications
- Kodak MIH, Ozudogru A, Basat HC, Tuncay F. Early Effects of Kinesio Taping on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Sports Health. 2025 Dec 14:19417381251397956. doi: 10.1177/19417381251397956. Online ahead of print. PMID 41392499
- Horoz L, Cigdem-Karacay B, Cakmak MF. Effect of Kinesio taping on edema and wrist functions in patients with distal radius fracture followed conservatively with a cast: A randomized controlled single-blinded study. J Hand Ther. 2024 Jul-Sep;37(3):479-488. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2024.05.003. Epub 2024 Jul 5. PMID 38969599
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07567248 · E-60116787-020-859084