Effects of Kinesio Taping for Upper Limb Function of Stroke Patients

August 11, 2022 updated by: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Patients with stroke in the brain, due to central nervous system damage, lack of correct action patterns, limited joint movement of upper limbs, affecting the patient's performance. The Kinesio taping effect is to facilitate the muscle activity of upper limb. This program is intended to provide a treatment for patients with chronic stroke, and to observe their upper limb movements before and after using the Kinesio taping.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Motor impairment is the main cause of disability after stroke, leading to major health problems. Research has shown that the most common consequence of stroke is the paresis of limbs.The ability to live independently after a stroke depends on the recovery of motor functions,particularly those of the upper limb.The core concept of the Kinesio taping is to influence the brain through the sensory input, stimulate the nervous system, and improve the motor performance of the stroke patient.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

1

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
    • Taipei City
      • Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan
        • Wang Fang hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Post-stroke hemiplegia, at least 6 months since onset
  • Ability to communicate and understand instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Skin problems, wounds, or infection on the affected upper limb.
  • The experience of using the Kinesio taping.
  • A history of allergy tothe Kinesio taping.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: KT group
The paretic upper limb is a common consequence of stroke that increases activity limitation.
Other: Kinesio taping
In KT group, KT was applied using the insertion-origin muscle and space-correction technique of affected upper limb with stroke patients.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) from pre to post-intervention.
Time Frame: up to 30 minutes.
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.
up to 30 minutes.
Change in Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) from pre to post-intervention.
Time Frame: up to 30 minutes.
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is an evaluative measure to assess specific changes in limb function among post-stroke hemiplegia.
up to 30 minutes.
Change in Box and Block Test (BBT) from pre to post-intervention.
Time Frame: up to 30 minutes.
The Box and Block Test (BBT) measures unilateral gross manual dexterity for stroke patients.
up to 30 minutes.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Motor Activity Log (MAL) from pre to post-intervention.
Time Frame: up to 20 minutes.
The Motor Activity Log (MAL) is a semi-structured interview to assess arm function.
up to 20 minutes.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 1, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 30, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

December 30, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 30, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 30, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

May 2, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 12, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 11, 2022

Last Verified

May 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • N201811021

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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