[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"conditionNormalized\":\"kinesio-taping\",\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:kinesio-taping":28},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,10,0,[8,48,73,104,130,156,190,215,238,264],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":14,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":15,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":18,"enrollmentInfo":19,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":23,"briefSummary":25,"conditions":26,"keywords":29,"overallStatus":35,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":36,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":37,"startDateStruct":40,"completionDateStruct":42,"leadSponsor":44,"locationsCount":47},"100637913","kinesiotaping-in-isolated-meniscus-injuries-100637913",false,"NCT07574307","Kinesiotaping in Isolated Meniscus Injuries","The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Pain and Functionality in Isolated Meniscus Injuries: A Randomized Controlled Study","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Ages 18-50\n* Knee pain lasting longer than 2 weeks\n* Having a diagnosis of isolated meniscus injury (grade 1, 2 or 3 meniscus degeneration) confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)\n* Not having undergone knee surgery in the last 6 months\n* Not having received intraarticular injections in the knee area\n* Being willing to participate in the study\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Trauma history\n* Anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury\n* Collateral ligament injuries\n* Advanced knee osteoarthritis\n* Rheumatic or neurological disease\n* Allergy or skin condition to kinesiotape\n* History of intraarticular injection\n* Neuromuscular dysfunction\n* Rheumatological disease\n* Cognitive dysfunction","ALL","18 Years","50 Years",{"count":20,"type":21},75,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[24],"NA","The effect of kinesiotaping on pain and functionality in isolated meniscus injuries.",[27,28],"Meniscus Injury","Kinesio Taping",[30,31,32,33,34],"meniscus","knee injuries","pain","functional status","kinesio taping","RECRUITING","2026-05-04",{"date":38,"type":39},"2026-05-07","ACTUAL",{"date":41,"type":39},"2026-04-01",{"date":43,"type":21},"2026-10-30",{"name":45,"class":46},"Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University","OTHER",1,{"id":49,"slug":50,"hasResults":11,"nctId":51,"briefTitle":52,"officialTitle":53,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":54,"healthyVolunteers":55,"sex":56,"minAge":17,"maxAge":57,"enrollmentInfo":58,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":60,"briefSummary":61,"conditions":62,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":64,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":65,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":66,"startDateStruct":67,"completionDateStruct":69,"leadSponsor":71,"locationsCount":4},"100636939","the-effect-of-kinesio-taping-applied-to-the-gastrocnemius-muscle-on-muscle-oxygenation-pain-pressure-threshold-and-muscle-mechanical-properties-100636939","NCT07572201","The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties","Investigation of the Effects of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties in Young Healthy Individuals","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Right lower extremity being dominant,\n* Not having suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the last 3 months\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Having any orthopedic, neurological, circulatory, or psychiatric diagnosis,\n* Having a history of lower extremity surgery,\n* Having an allergy to KT or similar tapes,\n* Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,\n* Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment within the last 3 months.",true,"MALE","30 Years",{"count":59,"type":21},50,[24],"The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.",[28,63],"Muscle Oxygenation","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-04-29",{"date":38,"type":39},{"date":68,"type":21},"2026-05-15",{"date":70,"type":21},"2026-08-15",{"name":72,"class":46},"Okan University",{"id":74,"slug":75,"hasResults":11,"nctId":76,"briefTitle":77,"officialTitle":78,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":79,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":80,"maxAge":81,"enrollmentInfo":82,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":84,"briefSummary":85,"conditions":86,"keywords":91,"overallStatus":35,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":95,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":96,"startDateStruct":98,"completionDateStruct":100,"leadSponsor":101,"locationsCount":47},"100591199","effectiveness-of-kinesiotaping-and-peloidotherapy-in-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-100591199","NCT06977321","Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Peloidotherapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome","A Comparative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Peloidotherapy in Patients With Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Being between the ages of 18-65\n* Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study\n* Being diagnosed with mild or moderate idiopathic chronic CTS as a result of anamnesis, clinical examination and nerve conduction study\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Presence of predisposing etiological factors for CTS such as diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney and liver disease, acromegaly, rheumatological diseases, acute trauma, hypothyroidism, etc.\n* Being diagnosed with severe CTS\n* Having a history of previous wrist surgery or trauma\n* Having atrophy in the thenar region or weakness in the thenar muscles\n* Having cervical radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, polyneuropathy, brachial neuropathy or proximal median nerve neuropathy\n* Having had steroid injections in the last 3 months and taking oral steroid medications\n* Being pregnant\n* Having an open wound or rash in the wrist and its surroundings that would prevent treatment\n* Patients who are receiving or will receive another\u002Fadditional treatment for CTS\n* Patients with a bifid median nerve, persistent median artery, ganglion cyst, tenosynovitis, or tendinitis in the wrist.","18 Months","65 Months",{"count":83,"type":21},90,[24],"Patients diagnosed with mild and moderate idiopathic CTS will be randomly divided into three groups. Patients who received 15 sessions of peloid therapy along with a home exercise program will constitute the first group. The second group will consist of patients who received a total of 6 sessions of kinesiotaping twice a week along with a home exercise program. Patients who were given only a home exercise program will be included in the third group. \"Patients will be evaluated in detail in terms of clinical examination and outcomes three weeks after the end of treatment and again at three months.",[87,28,88,89,90],"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)","Exercise","Pain Management","Peloidotherapy",[92,90,93,32,34,94],"carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)","exercise","ultrasound","2026-03-19",{"date":97,"type":39},"2026-03-20",{"date":99,"type":39},"2025-05-17",{"date":68,"type":21},{"name":102,"class":103},"Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital","OTHER_GOV",{"id":105,"slug":106,"hasResults":11,"nctId":107,"briefTitle":108,"officialTitle":109,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":110,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":57,"enrollmentInfo":111,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":113,"briefSummary":114,"conditions":115,"keywords":117,"overallStatus":64,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":121,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":122,"startDateStruct":124,"completionDateStruct":126,"leadSponsor":128,"locationsCount":47},"100625857","effect-of-kinesio-taping-combined-with-schroth-therapy-in-young-adults-with-idiopathic-scoliosis-100625857","NCT07428083","Effect of Kinesio Taping Combined With Schroth Therapy in Young Adults With Idiopathic Scoliosis","Comparison of Schroth Therapy and Kinesiotaping in Lower Back and Back Pain in Young Adults With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Study","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Individuals aged between 18 and 30 years.\n* Radiologically confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis.\n* Cobb angle between 10° and 30° and considered candidates for conservative treatment.\n* Risser stage 5.\n* History of low back or back pain within the last 3 months (defined as NRS ≥ 4).\n* No acute orthopedic or neurological condition that would prevent participation in physical exercise interventions.\n* Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent.\n* Ability to attend treatment sessions regularly throughout the study period.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Diagnosis of non-structural (functional) scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, or neuromuscular scoliosis.\n* History of previous spinal surgery.\n* Participation in scoliosis-specific exercise therapy within the last 6 months.\n* Presence of open wounds, dermatological conditions, or allergy to taping materials.\n* History of psychiatric disorders or neurological diseases.",{"count":112,"type":21},51,[24],"In this study, the effects of Kinesio Taping methods applied in combination with Schroth therapy on pain and functional capacity in young adults diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis will be evaluated.\n\nThis study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups:\n\nGroup 1: Schroth therapy combined with Kinesio Taping\n\nGroup 2: Schroth therapy alone\n\nGroup 3: Schroth therapy combined with sham Kinesio Taping\n\nKinesio Taping will be applied for 4 weeks. The tape will remain in place for 5 consecutive days, followed by a 2-day rest period for the skin, and this cycle will be repeated throughout the intervention period.\n\nSchroth therapy will be administered 3 times per week for 4 weeks.\n\nAssessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 0), during treatment (Week 2), at the end of treatment (Week 4), and at follow-up (Week 8).\n\nThe primary outcome measures will be pain intensity assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and functional disability assessed by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Secondary outcome measures will include the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire and the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale.",[116,28],"Scoliosis Idiopathic",[118,119,120],"Scoliosis idiopathic","Kinesio taping","Schroth therapy","2026-02-26",{"date":123,"type":39},"2026-03-02",{"date":125,"type":21},"2026-02-01",{"date":127,"type":21},"2026-11-01",{"name":129,"class":46},"Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital",{"id":131,"slug":132,"hasResults":11,"nctId":133,"briefTitle":134,"officialTitle":135,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":136,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":57,"enrollmentInfo":137,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":139,"briefSummary":140,"conditions":141,"keywords":143,"overallStatus":64,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":147,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":148,"startDateStruct":150,"completionDateStruct":152,"leadSponsor":154,"locationsCount":4},"100620974","immediate-effect-of-kinesiotaping-with-rounded-shoulder-posture-in-university-students-100620974","NCT07364591","Immediate Effect of Kinesiotaping With Rounded Shoulder Posture in University Students","Immediate Effect of Kinesiotaping With Rounded Shoulder Posture in University Students: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Study","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Being between 18-30 years of age\n* Having an acromial distance ≥ 2.6 cm measured in the supine position with shoulders in a neutral position\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Having a surgical or pathological\u002Fneurological condition in the shoulder or spine region (rotator cuff repair, subacromial impingement syndrome, acute tendinitis, cervical disc herniation, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, etc.)\n* Having a neurological\u002Fsystemic disease that may cause sensory problems\n* Having an allergic reaction to the use of the tape\n* Having a skin lesion, open wound, or skin infection at the taping site\n* Using medication within the last 24-48 hours\n* Pregnancy",{"count":138,"type":21},100,[24],"Posture is maintained through the interaction of the musculoskeletal system, visual input, vestibular function, and proprioception to provide optimal balance with minimal energy expenditure. Various factors, including prolonged static sitting, unsuitable work environments, prolonged screen use, and low physical activity levels, may contribute to postural misalignment, particularly in student populations. Rounded shoulder posture is commonly associated with muscle imbalance, altered scapular alignment, pain in the neck and shoulder region, reduced range of motion, and functional limitations.\n\nKinesio taping is a physiotherapy intervention commonly used in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Proposed effects include facilitation of proper muscular and fascial alignment, enhancement of proprioceptive feedback, and potential improvement in posture and movement quality. However, evidence regarding the immediate effects of kinesio taping on posture-related outcomes in individuals with rounded shoulder posture remains limited.\n\nThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effects of kinesio taping on posture, shoulder range of motion, and proprioception in students with rounded shoulder posture.",[142,28],"Rounded Shoulder Posture",[144,145,146],"Posture","Kinesiotaping","students","2026-01-26",{"date":149,"type":39},"2026-01-28",{"date":151,"type":21},"2026-03-01",{"date":153,"type":21},"2026-12-30",{"name":155,"class":46},"Selcuk University",{"id":157,"slug":158,"hasResults":11,"nctId":159,"briefTitle":160,"officialTitle":161,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":162,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":163,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":165,"briefSummary":166,"conditions":167,"keywords":173,"overallStatus":35,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":180,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":181,"startDateStruct":183,"completionDateStruct":185,"leadSponsor":187,"locationsCount":189},"100594073","icf-based-effects-of-pnf-and-kinesio-taping-on-hand-function-in-hemiplegic-stroke-100594073","NCT07014696","ICF-Based Effects of PNF and Kinesio Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke","Investigation of the Effects of PNF and Kinesiological Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients Based on the ICF Framework","Inclusion Criteria:Inclusion criteria for the study (Junior et al., 2019; Kim \\& Kim, 2015; Saklecha et al., 2023)\n\n* Stroke diagnosed by MRI or CT, regardless of ischemic or hemorrhagic origin,\n* Hemiplegia caused by stroke alone,\n* At least 6 and at most 24 months have passed since the stroke was diagnosed\n* Being over 18 years of age,\n* Volunteering to participate in the study\n* Scoring 24 or more on the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination (if illiterate, scoring 18 or more is sufficient)\n* Cooperating with evaluation, tests and treatment\n* Understanding and speaking Turkish\n* Being at least stage 4 according to Brunnstrom staging\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Exclusion Criteria (Junior et al., 2019; Kim \\& Kim, 2015; Saklecha et al., 2023)\n* Individuals with bilateral hemiplegia\n* Individuals with unstable vital signs\n* Individuals with any open wound in the upper extremity\n* Pathological conditions affecting upper extremity sensation (undergoing surgery after fracture, etc.)\n* Individuals with a BMI value greater than 29.9 kg\u002Fm2\n* Individuals with a Standardized Mini Mental Test score below 24 points (18 points)\n* Individuals with major neurological or rheumatological disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system other than stroke (Polyneuropathy, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.)\n* Presence of upper extremity amputation\n* Being at less than stage 4 according to Brunnstrom staging",{"count":164,"type":21},54,[24],"This clinical trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and PNF on hemiplegic hand functions. In addition, the effects of these applications on body structure, activity, and participation will be examined. The main questions it aims to answer are:\n\nDo kinesio taping and PNF applications have different effects on hemiplegic hand function? Are kinesio taping and PNF applications effective in body structure, activity, and participation? The researchers will compare the advantages of kinesio taping and PNF applications over each other.\n\nParticipants:\n\nKinesio taping and\u002For PNF applications will be applied 3 days a week for 8 weeks.\n\nTests will be performed on the first and last day of the study to evaluate hand functions.",[168,169,170,171,172,28],"Hemiplegia","Hemiplegia Due to Stroke","Hand Functionality","Upper Extremity","Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation",[174,175,176,177,178,179,34],"hand functionality","hemiplegia","hemiplegia due to stroke","upper extremity","ICF","Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation","2026-01-13",{"date":182,"type":39},"2026-01-15",{"date":184,"type":39},"2025-06-01",{"date":186,"type":21},"2026-03-30",{"name":188,"class":46},"Istinye University",2,{"id":191,"slug":192,"hasResults":11,"nctId":193,"briefTitle":194,"officialTitle":194,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":195,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":196,"enrollmentInfo":197,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":199,"briefSummary":200,"conditions":201,"keywords":204,"overallStatus":35,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":206,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":207,"startDateStruct":209,"completionDateStruct":211,"leadSponsor":213,"locationsCount":189},"100593028","investigation-of-the-effectiveness-of-kinesiological-taping-in-cubital-tunnel-syndrome-100593028","NCT07001111","Investigation of the Effectiveness of Kinesiological Taping in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Aged between 18 and 65 years\n* Patients with at least 3 points of pain according to the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)\n* Patients diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome via Electroneuromyography (ENMG)\n* Literate\n* Willing to consent to participate in the study\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Having any secondary entrapment neuropathy such as diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, or hypothyroidism\n* Pregnancy\n* Active cancer presence\n* Skin infection, burns, wounds, or scars on the forearm\n* History of elbow trauma\n* Cervical radiculopathy or brachial plexopathy\n* Polyneuropathy\n* Having previously undergone Cubital Tunnel decompression surgery\n* Having received a corticosteroid injection into the Cubital Tunnel within the last 3 months\n* Illiterate\n* Not consenting to participate in the study","65 Years",{"count":198,"type":21},36,[24],"This study aims to investigate the effect of kinesiological taping, applied in addition to exercise, on clinical symptoms in patients diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. The patients will be randomized into three groups (exercise, exercise + kinesiological taping, exercise + sham taping) and will be evaluated at the 1st and 3rd months after a 3-week treatment period.",[202,28,203],"Cubital Tunnel Syndrome","Ulnar Neuropathies",[202,119,205],"ulnar neuropathies","2025-09-05",{"date":208,"type":39},"2025-09-12",{"date":210,"type":39},"2025-04-21",{"date":212,"type":21},"2026-02",{"name":214,"class":46},"Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey",{"id":216,"slug":217,"hasResults":11,"nctId":218,"briefTitle":219,"officialTitle":219,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":220,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":221,"enrollmentInfo":222,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":224,"briefSummary":225,"conditions":226,"keywords":231,"overallStatus":35,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":206,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":232,"startDateStruct":233,"completionDateStruct":235,"leadSponsor":237,"locationsCount":189},"100589843","the-effect-of-kinesiotaping-on-posture-and-balance-in-patients-with-postural-thoracic-hyperkyphosis-100589843","NCT06959680","The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Posture and Balance in Patients With Postural Thoracic Hyperkyphosis","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Being between the ages of 18-45\n* Among the patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with poor posture or nonspecific back pain, the kyphosis angle was measured as ≥ 40 on the thoracic lateral radiograph\n* Being literate\n* Agreeing to participate in the research\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Patients younger than 18 years and older than 45 years\n* Spinal deformity, Scheuermann disease, disc herniation\n* Previous spine surgery and trauma\n* Neuromuscular, peripheral neuropathic disease\n* Pregnant and postmenopausal women\n* Vertigo disease (central or peripheral cause)\n* Use of medication that may cause dizziness (in the last 3 months)\n* Defect of vision\n* Presence of physical deformity or additional disease that will prevent exercise\n* Active skin disease in the area where tape will be applied","45 Years",{"count":223,"type":21},48,[24],"The primary aim of our research is to evaluate the positive effects of exercise and kinesiotaping on the thoracic kyphosis angle in young adults between the ages of 18-45 with a thoracic kyphosis angle of 40 degrees and above. Secondary aims are to investigate the effects of kinesiotaping on dynamic and static balance, pain, and quality of life in patients with thoracic hyperkyphosis.",[227,228,28,229,230],"Kyphosis Thoracic","Kyphosis Postural Thoracic","Postural Kyphosis","Balance",[230,229,119],{"date":208,"type":39},{"date":234,"type":39},"2025-04-29",{"date":236,"type":21},"2026-01-29",{"name":214,"class":46},{"id":239,"slug":240,"hasResults":11,"nctId":241,"briefTitle":242,"officialTitle":243,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":244,"healthyVolunteers":55,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":245,"enrollmentInfo":246,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":247,"briefSummary":248,"conditions":249,"keywords":251,"overallStatus":64,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":255,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":256,"startDateStruct":258,"completionDateStruct":260,"leadSponsor":262,"locationsCount":47},"100574516","effect-of-kinesio-taping-on-lumbar-muscle-temperature-100574516","NCT06760299","Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lumbar Muscle Temperature","Investigation of the Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to Lumbar Paravertebral Muscles Under Different Tensions on Local Body Temperature: a Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Willingness to participate in the study\n* Aged between 18 and 35 years\n* Ability to read and understand Turkish\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Experiencing muscle pain in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity\n* Use of medication or having a systemic disease that may affect thermoregulation\n* Having dermatological conditions in the area where Kinesio Taping will be applied\n* Having undergone surgery in the upper extremity, torso, or lower extremity\n* Being pregnant","35 Years",{"count":164,"type":21},[24],"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.",[28,250],"Body Temperature Changes",[252,28,253,254],"Thermal Imaging","Body Temperature","Lumbar Muscles","2025-01-20",{"date":257,"type":39},"2025-01-22",{"date":259,"type":21},"2025-01",{"date":261,"type":21},"2025-03",{"name":263,"class":46},"Izmir Katip Celebi University",{"id":265,"slug":266,"hasResults":11,"nctId":267,"briefTitle":268,"officialTitle":269,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":270,"healthyVolunteers":55,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":196,"enrollmentInfo":271,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":272,"briefSummary":273,"conditions":274,"keywords":276,"overallStatus":64,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":281,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":282,"startDateStruct":284,"completionDateStruct":285,"leadSponsor":287,"locationsCount":4},"100574392","the-effect-of-kinesio-taping-applied-to-operating-room-nurses-on-low-back-pain-fatigue-and-sleep-quality-100574392","NCT06758687","The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to Operating Room Nurses on Low Back Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality","The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to Operating Room Nurses on Low Back Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Controlled Trial","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Volunteering to participate in the study\n* Working in the operating room for at least one year\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Presence of conditions that will prevent the application of kinesio tape (excessive hair in the area where it is applied, skin rash, urticaria, etc.)\n* Necessity for continuous use of analgesics\n\nExclusion Criteria for the Study\n\n* Desire to leave the study while the study is ongoing\n* Allergic reaction or skin irritation to kinesio tape during the study\n* Use of analgesics during the period when kinesio tape is applied",{"count":138,"type":21},[24],"This study aims to determine the effects of kinesiology taping applied to operating room nurses on lower back pain, fatigue, and sleep quality. The research will be conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups. The universe of the study will consist of 100 operating room nurses working in a university hospital. The sample size has been calculated as a total of 84 nurses (Intervention group: 42; Control group: 42) based on power analysis calculations. The study will commence after obtaining the necessary permissions. Data collection will involve the use of the Descriptive Information Form, Visual Analog Scale, Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale, Visual Analogue Scale for Fatigue, and the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. Participants who consent to the study will be administered the Descriptive Information Form, Visual Analog Scale, Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale, Visual Analogue Scale for Fatigue, and Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire before the application of kinesiology tape. Subsequently, a physiotherapist from the research team will apply kinesiology tape to the paravertebral muscles using the muscle technique. As the literature suggests that the most suitable number of days for kinesiology tape application is four, participants will be instructed not to remove the tapes for four days. Additionally, participants will be informed that they can continue their daily activities and shower with the kinesiology tape on. The Visual Analog Scale will be applied to the participants at the end of the workday on the day of the kinesiology tape application and at the end of the workday for four days. At the end of the fourth day, all data collection tools will be applied. Seven days after the application, the scales will be filled out again by the nurses to determine if the effects of the kinesiology tape persist. Participants in the control group who agree to participate in the study will have data collected at the same time intervals as the intervention group participants using the same data collection tools. The Visual Analogue Scale will be administered to participants at the end of the day the data collection tools are filled out and at the end of the workday for four consecutive days. At the end of the fourth day, all data collection tools will be applied again. Seven days after the application, all scales will be refilled by the nurses..",[275,28],"Lower Back Pain",[277,278,279,280,34],"Operating room nurse","lower back pain","sleep quality","fatigue","2025-01-03",{"date":283,"type":39},"2025-01-06",{"date":259,"type":21},{"date":286,"type":21},"2025-12",{"name":288,"class":46},"Nigde Omer Halisdemir University"]