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Kinesio Taping for Finger Injuries

NCT06988137 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 175

Last updated 2025-05-23

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Summary

This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of three conservative treatment approaches-Kinesio taping (KT), buddy taping (BT), and static splinting-for managing finger ligament injuries and non-displaced fractures. A total of 175 patients between the ages of 5 and 60 were randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups and monitored over a 3-month period. The study aims to assess outcomes including range of motion (ROM), grip strength, pain levels, and functional recovery using the QuickDASH questionnaire.

Conditions

  • Finger Fracture
  • Finger Sprain
  • Ligament Injury of the Finger
  • Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint Injury

Interventions

DEVICE

Kinesio Taping

Elastic therapeutic tape was applied using the ligament correction technique. The tape was reapplied at Day 3 and Day 21 under supervision

PROCEDURE

Buddy Taping

Buddy taping involved strapping the injured finger to an adjacent digit using medical tape. Early motion was restricted.

DEVICE

Splinting

A custom-molded thermoplastic splint was applied to restrict joint movement and maintain alignment. Patients remained immobilized until Week 3.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Onur Gültekin

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-01
Primary Completion
2024-06-01
Completion
2024-10-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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