The Effect of Kinesio Taping on q Angle and Pes Planus in Children With Cerebral Palsy

November 13, 2023 updated by: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Şevgin, Uskudar University
The aim of our study is to examine the effect of using kinesiology tape and using it for 8 weeks on Q angle and pes planus on children with cerebral palsy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

At the beginning of the study, the pes planus level of the children will be determined. Then randomization will be made and divided into 3 groups with equal number of participants. The groups will be called control, experiment, and placebo. Only physiotherapy will be applied to the control group, kinesio taping and physiotherapy to the experimental group, and damask taping and physiotherapy to the placebo group. The study will be followed for 8 weeks, and pre- and post-intervention data were statistically analyzed and compared.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

45

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

  • Turkey
    • İstanbul
      • Üsküdar, İstanbul, Turkey
        • Üsküdar Unıversıty

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

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being diagnosed with cerebral palsy
  • Gross Motor Function Classification System level 1,2 and 3
  • 2-18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having Gross Motor Function Classification System levels 4 and 5
  • Those with genetic and metabolic diagnosis

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: control group
In the control group, only the exercise program was applied and the first and last measurements will be compared.
Other: exercise

Exercise protocol:

Progressive Resistance Exercise Training Bridge exercise sit-up exercise functional walking exercise Stretching
Experimental: experimental group
In the experimental group, kinesiology taping will be applied twice a week for 8 weeks together with exercise. Kinesiology taping was first applied by closing the malleoli from the upper part of the foot, and stretching it to the anterior capsule of the foot using the ligament technique. For the second tape, it covered the plantar area under the malleolus and was attached in the form of stirrups. During the application, the tape will be applied with full tension on the malleolus and 50-75% tension will be applied on the other parts.
Other: exercise

Exercise protocol:

Progressive Resistance Exercise Training Bridge exercise sit-up exercise functional walking exercise Stretching

Other: exercise and taping
When applying kinesiology taping to the gluteus medius, first of all, for its anterior fiber, the tape portion will be attached lateral to the Spina iliaca anterior superior by giving a slight slope downwards from the crista iliaca with 50-75% tension. For the posterior fiber; Starting from the trochanter major, 50-75% tension will be applied along the muscle fiber.
Placebo Comparator: placebo group
Tape application will be applied in the placebo group as it was in the experimental group. Kinesiology taping will be attached horizontally without tension along the Tensor Facie Late line. The application to the ankle will be attached horizontally without tension slightly above the lateral malleolus.
Other: exercise

Exercise protocol:

Progressive Resistance Exercise Training Bridge exercise sit-up exercise functional walking exercise Stretching

Other: placebo
In the placebo tape application, the kinesiological tappings will be adhered horizontally without tension along the long line of the Tensor facie late muscle. The application to the ankle will be attached horizontally, without tension, slightly above the lateral malleolus.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Calcaneo-tibial angle measurement
Time Frame: 10 weeks
The calcaneo-tibial angle measurement is a method used in the general evaluation of the foot. By measuring this angle, it is checked whether the problems in the foot are related to the rear foot. Normal values in this measurement are eversion angles between 4° and 8°. During the evaluation, the angle between the axis passing through the middle of the calcaneus and the place where the Achilles tendon attaches to the calcaneus will be measured, while the patient is in the prone position, not putting weight on his foot. Measurements will be made again while standing on the ground. Each measurement will be repeated 3 times. The differences between the results obtained during standing and prone lying will be calculated. The measurements will be averaged and recorded.
10 weeks
Navicular bone drop test
Time Frame: 10 weeks
This assessment method evaluates midfoot mobility and medial longitudinal arch depression. In this method, the measurements should be between 5-9 mm. Before the evaluation, the height of the tubercle of the navicular bone will be measured in meters in millimeters, while the patient is in a sitting position, not putting weight on his feet. Then, the patient will be lifted up, and the patient will be asked to give equal weight to both feet in an upright position, and the measurement will be repeated 3 times. The average of the measurements will be recorded after they are taken. After the measurement, the difference between standing and in bed will be found.
10 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Uskudar University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Burhan SANCAKDAR, Uskudar University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

November 12, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 9, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 16, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

August 22, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

November 14, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 13, 2023

Last Verified

November 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Uskudar68

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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