Effects of Kinesiotaping and Exercise on Posture and Balance in Young Adults with Kyphosis
The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Posture and Balance in Patients With Postural Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
NA · Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey · NCT06959680
This study tests if using kinesiotaping along with exercise can help young adults with a hunchback improve their posture, balance, and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Istanbul and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06959680 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates the impact of kinesiotaping combined with exercise on the thoracic kyphosis angle in young adults aged 18-45 who have a kyphosis angle of 40 degrees or more. The study aims to assess not only the kyphosis angle but also the effects on balance, pain, and quality of life. Participants will undergo interventions that include exercise and kinesiotaping, with some receiving sham taping for comparison. The study seeks to provide evidence for the effectiveness of this multimodal approach in improving posture and overall well-being in individuals with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18-45 with a thoracic kyphosis angle of 40 degrees or more and who experience poor posture or nonspecific back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with spinal deformities, previous spine surgeries, or other significant health issues that prevent exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved posture, balance, and quality of life for patients suffering from thoracic hyperkyphosis.
How similar studies have performed: While there is evidence supporting the effectiveness of kinesiotaping and exercise in adolescents, this specific approach in young adults with thoracic hyperkyphosis is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-45 * 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 * Being literate * Agreeing to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years and older than 45 years * Spinal deformity, Scheuermann disease, disc herniation * Previous spine surgery and trauma * Neuromuscular, peripheral neuropathic disease * Pregnant and postmenopausal women * Vertigo disease (central or peripheral cause) * Use of medication that may cause dizziness (in the last 3 months) * Defect of vision * Presence of physical deformity or additional disease that will prevent exercise * Active skin disease in the area where tape will be applied
Where this trial is running
Istanbul and 1 other locations
- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
- Sultan 2.Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital — Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Feyza Nur Yücel, Specialist
- Email: dr.fny28@gmail.com
- Phone: 0216 542 20 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Kyphosis Thoracic, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic, Kinesio Taping, Postural Kyphosis, Balance, Kinesio taping