KITAMS: Kinesio Tape and Physical Function in Persons With Multiples Sclerosis
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis
In brief
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).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03804047
- Run by
- Northern Illinois University
- People needed
- 24
- Starts
- 2019-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2021-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-03-03
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- clinically definitive diagnosis of MS
- aged 18 - 50 years
- relapse-free for the past 30 days and
- ability to walk with or without an assistive device (i.e., cane, but not walker/rollator).
- must be willing to complete in-person assessments at a university research setting
You may not qualify if…
- use wheelchair, crutches and walker
- have moderate cognitive impairment based on the modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (i.e., moderate cognitive impairment, ≤ 12 points).
Where it is running
- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Northern Illinois University — DeKalb, Illinois, United States (enrolling)
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.