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
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
%25 tension Kinesio tape
Other intervention"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 25% tension
75% tension Kinesio tape
Other intervention"I" shaped Kinesio tape application with 75% tension
Treatment groups
54 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: 25% Tension Kinesio Taping GroupActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Group C: 75% Tension Kinesio Taping GroupActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Local Body Temperature
The primary outcome measure of this study is the change in local body temperature in the lumbar paravertebral muscles following the application of Kinesio Taping (KT). Local body temperature will be measured using an infrared thermographic camera to assess the effect of KT on blood circulation and metabolic activity in the targeted area. The temperature measurements will focus on evaluating the difference in temperature at various time points after the application of KT.
Time frame
Temperature will be measured before, 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 24 hours after KT removal using an infrared thermographic camera.Secondary outcomes
1
Thermal Data Analysis
The analysis of thermal data (minimum, average, and maximum temperatures) using FLIR software will support the primary measure but is considered secondary as it helps to further understand the impact of KT on circulation and tissue temperature.
Time frame
Thermal data will be analyzed at the same time points as the primary outcome: immediately before Kinesio Taping application, 15 minutes after application, 45 minutes after application, and 24 hours after KT removal.Sponsors and contacts
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Izmir Katip Celebi University
Lead sponsor
Ege University
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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