Kinesio taping for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN82192319 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN82192319 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | CF20351A |
- Submission date
- 08/08/2022
- Registration date
- 12/08/2022
- Last edited
- 03/12/2024
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neuromuscular disorder. The symptoms of CTS included numbness and may further influence the ability of daily activities. The limited studies in investigating the effects of the kinesio taping (KT) in individuals with CTS. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of KT on the pain intensity and disability levels of daily activities in individuals with mild to moderate CTS.
Who can participate?
Individuals aged 18 - 65 years, diagnosed with mild to moderate CTS by a physician
What does the study involve?
This study was a randomized controlled parallel design study. Participants with CTS were assigned to the (1) conventional therapy group and the (2) conventional therapy combined kinesio taping group for 6 weeks. The electroneuromyography assessments, hand grip strength and subjective questionnaires (such as pain intensity and disability levels) were measured.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating:?
Benefits: The pain intensity may be relieved after completing a 6-week experiment.
Risks: Participants may experience skin discomfort due to the allergy to kinesio taping.
Where is the study run fro?
Taichung Veterans General Hospital (Taiwan)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
September 2020 to May 2021
Who is funding the study?
This study was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST111-2410-H-037-025-MY2) and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung and Kaohsiung Medical University joint project (NYCUKMU-111-I006) (Taiwan)
Who is the main contact?
Wei-Han Chen
abenc1029@vghtc.gov.tw
Contact information
Principal Investigator
No.100 Shih-Chuan 1st Road
Sanmin Dist.
Kaohsiung
807
Taiwan
| Phone | +886 (0)7 312 1101#2646#624 |
|---|---|
| abenc1029@vghtc.gov.tw |
Study information
| Study design | Randomized controlled parallel trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised parallel trial |
| Study setting(s) | Hospital |
| Study type | Treatment |
| Participant information sheet | No participant information sheet available |
| Scientific title | Effects of Kinesio tape for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled study |
| Study hypothesis | This study hypothesized that the pain intensity, hand grip strength, wrist function, nerve conduction velocity, and the motor latency improved after kinesio taping intervention, in addition, the extent of difference of pre- and post-measurements were greater after kinesio taping intervention compared to the conventional therapy only. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 11/10/2021, Institutional review board of Taichung Veterans General Hospital (1650 Taiwan Boulevard Sect. 4, Taichung, Taiwan 40705, R.O.C; +886-4-23592525#4006; irbtc@vghtc.gov.tw), ref: CF20351A |
| Condition | Treatment in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome |
| Intervention | This study contained kinesio taping group and the control group. For kinesio taping group, in addition to the conventional physical therapy, the kinesio tape (SKT-X-050, JAPAN, 50mm×4.6m) was applied on the forearm (from the elbow joint to the wrist joint) for six weeks, twice a week, and the kinesio tape was kept on the taping site for 2 days. There was two kinesio tapes applied to a participant in one intervention session. Participants were asked to keep their wrists extended at 30 degrees with forearm supination. The x-shape kinesio tape was applied to the mediolateral epicondyles in a tension-free manner first. Then, the kinesio tape was attached through the forearm with a slight tension (15-25%) to the first and fifth metacarpophalangeal joint without tension. The second kinesio tape was an I-shape tape. After the center point of the sticker was attached on the dorsal side of the distal radioulnar joint, the two ends were adhered to both sides of the distal radioulnar joint with a slight tension (15-20%). Participants in the control group received conventional physical therapy including heat therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, ultrasound and laser treatment twice a week for six weeks. Participants with CTS were assigned to the (1) conventional therapy group and the (2) conventional therapy combined kinesio taping group. This study drew lots to assign participants with CTS in different groups randomly. An assistant who did not participate this study drew lots. The outcome measurements were performed at the baseline and after a six-week intervention. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | Measured at baseline and 6-weeks: 1. Pain intensity measured using Visual Analogue Scale 2. Hand grip strength measured using HAND Dynamometer 3. Severity and the disability levels of hand measured using Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire |
| Secondary outcome measures | Nerve conduction velocity, motor and sensory latency, motor amplitude measured using electroneurography at baseline and 6 weeks |
| Overall study start date | 20/09/2020 |
| Overall study end date | 31/05/2021 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Target number of participants | 40 |
| Total final enrolment | 27 |
| Participant inclusion criteria | 1. Aged 18 - 65 years 2. Diagnosed with mild to moderate CTS by a physician 3. CTS symptoms persisted for at least 3 months |
| Participant exclusion criteria | 1. Severe CTS diagnosed by a physician and atrophy of the palm muscles 2. Steroids injection on the wrist in the past 1 year 3. Skin status was not suitable for kinesio tape, such as psoriasis, or was currently allergic, inflammation or has open wounds 4. History of surgery on the wrist |
| Recruitment start date | 01/01/2021 |
| Recruitment end date | 19/04/2021 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Taiwan
Study participating centre
TaiChung
407219
Taiwan
Sponsor information
University/education
No.100 Shih-Chuan 1st Road
Sanmin Dist.
Kaohsiung
807
Taiwan
| Phone | +886 (0)7 312 1101#2646#614 |
|---|---|
| yuen@kmu.edu.tw | |
| Website | https://www.kmu.edu.tw/index.php/en-gb/ |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/03gk81f96 |
Funders
Funder type
Government
Government organisation / National government
- Alternative name(s)
- Ministry of Science and Technology, R.O.C. (Taiwan), Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan, MOST
- Location
- Taiwan
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 31/12/2024 |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Published as a supplement to the results publication |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Planned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated and/or analysed during the current study will be included in the subsequent results publication |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | 08/11/2024 | 03/12/2024 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
03/12/2024: Publication reference added.
18/09/2024: The total final enrolment was changed from 25 to 27.
09/08/2022: Trial's existence confirmed by Taichung Veterans General Hospital
