Kinesiotaping plus core stability exercises for sacroiliac joint pain in women
Combined Effects of Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises on Pain, Disability and Fear-avoidance Beliefs in Patients With SIJ Dysfunction
NA · Riphah International University · NCT07484503
This study tests whether adding kinesiotaping to a six-week core stability exercise program reduces pain, disability, and fear-avoidance in women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Attock City, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07484503 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll women with chronic bilateral sacroiliac joint dysfunction and randomize them to either combined kinesiotaping plus core stability exercises or core stability exercises alone. The intervention lasts six weeks with standardized exercise sessions and kinesiotaping applied by trained therapists for the combined group. Outcomes measured include pain intensity, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs at baseline and after the intervention. The single-site trial is conducted at DHQ Attock in Attock City, Punjab Province, Pakistan and excludes participants with other causes of low back pain, recent spinal surgery, pregnancy, inflammatory joint disease, recent similar therapy, tape allergies, or fracture history.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adult women with bilateral SIJ pain for more than three months, a pain score of at least 4/10, and at least three positive SIJ provocation tests who can attend a six-week program are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People whose low back pain is from other causes, those who are pregnant, have recent spinal surgery, inflammatory arthritis, recent physiotherapy/kinesiotaping, tape allergy, or fracture history are excluded and may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combined approach could reduce pain and disability and help women with SIJ dysfunction return to daily activities more quickly.
How similar studies have performed: Core stability exercises have some supportive evidence for low back conditions while kinesiotaping results are mixed, and the combined approach has limited prior study.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Bilateral SIJ pain for \>3 months * Pain intensity ≥4 on NPRS * ≥3 positive SIJ provocation tests (Laslett Cluster) * Willing to participate in 6-week intervention program Exclusion Criteria: * Low back pain of other origin * Pregnancy * Recent spinal surgery * Inflammatory joint diseases (AS, RA) * Previous physiotherapy or kinesiotaping for SIJD in past 3 months * Known allergies to kinesiotape or skin conditions * History of fractures or trauma
Where this trial is running
Attock City, Punjab Province
- DHQ, Attock — Attock City, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria khalid, MSOMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: maria Khalid, MSOMPT
- Email: maria.khalid@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03315369768
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: Sacroiliac Dysfunction, kinesiotaping, core stability exercises, fear-avoidance beliefs