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KITAMS: Kinesio Tape and Physical Function in Persons With Multiples Sclerosis

NCT03804047 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2021-03-03

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Summary

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes damage within the central nervous system and results in deficits of body functions. The investigators propose a pilot randomized controlled trial examining the acute effect of kinesio tape application in various body segments on balance, mobility, physical functioning, and pain in persons with MS (pwMS) aged 18 to 55 years old. The investigators will objectively assess balance using a force platform and mobility and physical functioning will be assessed using standardized tests (i.e., Timed Up and Go, Timed 25-foot Walk, 6-minute Step Test, Six Spot Step Test). The trial will recruit 24 pwMS aged 18 to 55 years with mild-to-moderate MS-related disability who will be randomized into intervention (Kinesio Tape) or control conditions (Sham/Inflexible Tape). Participants will complete assessments before and after tape application. This pilot trial will inform future research interventions aiming to use the approach in different situations with pwMS (e.g., exercise).

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

kinesio tape

kinesio tape is a therapeutic method used in the treatment of various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular deficits to provide support for muscles and increase or inhibit muscle recruitment, to correct joint malalignment, decrease swelling, and pain relieve

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Northern Illinois University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Emerson Sebastiao, PhD · Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education - Northern Illinois University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-01-01
Primary Completion
2021-12-25
Completion
2021-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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