Clinical trial NCT06945783: Kinesio Taping for Balance and Function in Low Back Pain
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Kinesio Taping on Balance and Functionality in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Balance Disorders
Low Back Pain
Keywords: Kinesiology Taping
Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Physiotherapy
Lead sponsor: Istinye University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-04-25
Enrollment: 35
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 65
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: Model Description:

Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesiology taping combined with physiotherapy or a control group receiving physiotherapy alone. Both groups were treated in parallel and assessed pre- and post-intervention.
Primary purpose: OTHER

Brief summary: This study aims to examine the effects of kinesiology taping on balance and functional ability in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. Nonspecific low back pain is a common condition that is not linked to a specific medical cause and is often associated with balance problems, reduced physical function, and psychological challenges. In this study, 35 patients aged between 18 and 65 were included. One group received kinesiology taping along with physiotherapy, while the other group received only physiotherapy.

Detailed description: Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a common musculoskeletal condition that cannot be attributed to a specific pathology. It often leads to limitations in functional activities, impaired balance, and psychological distress, such as depressive symptoms. This study investigates the effects of kinesiology taping on balance and functional outcomes in individuals diagnosed with NSLBP.

The study was conducted on 35 participants aged 18 to 65 years. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group received kinesiology taping in combination with physiotherapy, while the control group received only physiotherapy treatment. Various outcome measures were used to assess the effects of the interventions, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, Functional Rating Index (FRI), Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), and the Flamingo Balance Test.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged between 18 and 65 years
* Diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain
* Duration of low back pain longer than 6 weeks
* Ability to attend an outpatient physiotherapy program

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of spinal surgery
* Presence of neurological deficits on physical examination
* Contraindication to kinesiology taping
* Pregnancy
* Cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases that contraindicate exercise
* History of lower extremity surgery

Primary outcomes:
measure: Change in Functional Rating Index (FRI) score
timeFrame: Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for pain
timeFrame: Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)
measure: Change in Flamingo Balance Test (FBT) score
timeFrame: Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)
measure: Change in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score
timeFrame: Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)
measure: Change in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score
timeFrame: Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)
measure: Change in Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) score
timeFrame: Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Silopi State Hospital
country: Turkey
facility: Silopi State Hospital, Şırnak - Ministry of Health, Turkey
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