Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lumbar Muscle Temperature

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorIzmir Katip Celebi University

About this trial

This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to lumbar paravertebral muscles with different tensions (25% and 75%) on local body temperature. The study will compare the changes in local body temperature before and after KT application using infrared thermography. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups with randomization stratified by sex: 25% tension KT, 75% tension KT, and a control group. Temperature measurements will be taken at four time points: before the application, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours post-application. The data will be analyzed using statistical methods to evaluate the impact of KT tension on local body temperature. This study will provide insights into the physiological effects of KT under different tension levels.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Willingness to participate in the study

Aged between 18 and 35 years

Ability to read and understand Turkish

Disqualifiers

Experiencing muscle pain in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity

Use of medication or having a systemic disease that may affect thermoregulation

Having dermatological conditions in the area where Kinesio Taping will be applied

Having undergone surgery in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • %25 tension Kinesio tape
  • 75% tension Kinesio tape

Treatment groups

54 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators