Kinesio Taping in Stroke Patient (Kinesio taping)

December 18, 2023 updated by: Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University

Improved Hand Function in High-functioning Stroke Survivors by Applying Kinesio Taping: A Prospective Clinical Trial

Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

17

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
      • Tainan, Taiwan, 709
        • An Nan Hospital, China Medical University

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • (1) Stroke with unilateral hemiparesis, (2) onset duration > 6 months, (3) Brunnstrom stage in the proximal and distal parts of the upper extremity > stage III, and (4) adequate cognitive ability to understand and cooperate with the experiment procedure.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with skin problem (such as allergies, open wound), a history of upper extremity musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, tendon ruptures), or other peripheral neurological or systemic diseases were excluded.

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
Experimental: KT group
Participants in the KT group were applied I-shaped Kinesio tape to the wrist extensor and pronator teres of the hemiplegic forearm for 2 days. Throughout the 2-day experiment, all participants received regular conventional rehabilitation.
Other: Kinesio taping
Kinesio taping is a non-invasive physical treatment, which is breathable, hypoallergenic and elastic. Because of the mechanical properties and physiological effects, Kinesio taping has been thought to relieve pain, reduce swelling, support and relax soft tissue, promote motor performance, and correct posture or abnormal movement patterns.
No Intervention: CT group
Participants in the CT group did not receive tape intervention but received regular conventional therapy.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Muscle strength
Time Frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
The maximum grip force and the muscle strength of the wrist extensor and flexor
Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
AROM and PROM
Time Frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
The AROM and PROM of wrist flexion and extension (AROM and PROM in degrees). The AROM and PROM of the wrist flexion and extension were measured with the goniometers.
Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Spasticity
Time Frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor. The spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).
Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
The Action Research Arm Test
Time Frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
gross motor and fine motor function of the upper limb, which included grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement
Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)
Quick DASH
Time Frame: Baseline and post-test( 2 days later))
To measure the disability and symptoms of the upper limb, participants self-reported the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire
Baseline and post-test( 2 days later))

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ya-Wen Tsai, MS, Department of Rehabilitation, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 4, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 9, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

February 9, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 18, 2023

First Posted (Estimated)

January 3, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

January 3, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 18, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TMANH108-REC009 (Other Identifier: institutional review board of Taiwan Municipal An Nan Hospital-China Medical University)

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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