Postural Kinesio Taping in Stroke Rehabilitation

Официальное название

Effects of Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping on Mobility, Balance, Coordination, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Обзор

Stroke often leads to postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control, which negatively affect mobility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily living. These impairments increase the risk of falls and reduce functional independence during the rehabilitation process. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of posture-oriented kinesio taping, applied in addition to standard neurological rehabilitation, on functional outcomes in patients with stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesio taping plus standard rehabilitation or a control group receiving standard rehabilitation alone. Functional outcomes including trunk control, postural stability, balance, mobility, and activities of daily living will be assessed using validated clinical scales at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of posture-oriented kinesio taping as a non-invasive and easily applicable adjunct treatment in stroke rehabilitation.

Вмешательства

• Другое Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping
  Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles to support postural alignment, enhance trunk control, and increase proprioceptive input in patients with stroke. The intervention is delivered as an adjunct to standard neurological rehabilitation and does not replace routine therapy. Kinesio tape is applied by trained clinicians using a standardized posture-focused taping approach, without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities. The taping appl
• Другое Standard Rehabilitation
  Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles with the aim of improving postural alignment and trunk control. The taping intervention is administered in addition to a standard neurological rehabilitation program. Applications are performed by trained clinicians using non-elastic-free, hypoallergenic kinesio tape and are renewed at regular intervals during the intervention period. The taping protocol targets postural asymmetry and impaired trunk stability without restri

Первичные конечные точки

• Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) [Срок оценки: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4]

Вторичные конечные точки (4)

• Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) [Срок оценки: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4]
• Berg Balance Scale (BBS) [Срок оценки: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4]
• 10-Meter Walk Test [Срок оценки: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4]
• Functional Independence Measure (FIM) [Срок оценки: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• Adults aged 18 years or older
• Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed clinically and/or radiologically
• In the subacute or chronic phase of stroke (≥1 month post-stroke) and clinically stable
• Presence of postural control and/or trunk control impairment
• Ability to participate in a standard neurological rehabilitation program
• No severe cognitive impairment or communication disorder that would interfere with outcome assessments
• Intact skin at the kinesio taping application sites
• Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent

Критерии исключения

• Acute stroke phase or clinical instability
• Severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or insufficient cooperation that would interfere with reliable outcome assessments
• Known allergy or hypersensitivity to kinesio tape
• Active dermatological conditions at taping sites (e.g., open wounds, dermatitis, infection)
• Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale ≥3)
• Presence of other neurological disorders affecting balance or mobility (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
• Severe orthopedic conditions or cardiopulmonary diseases limiting participation in rehabilitation
• Receipt of posture-oriented kinesio taping within the previous 3 months
• Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical study that could influence study outcomes

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Нет

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Простое слепое

Основная цель

Лечение

Центры проведения

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Публикации

• Lee YJ, Kim JY, Kim SY, Kim KH. The effects of trunk kinesio taping on balance ability and gait function in stroke patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Aug;28(8):2385-8. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.2385. Epub 2016 Aug 31. PMID 27630439

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07334665 · 2026-FTR-2

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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