The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Hand Functions in Zone V-VI Extensor Tendon Injuries

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Conditions studied: Extensor Tendons of Finger Anomalies, Tendon Injuries

In brief

This study aims to investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on hand function in patients with Zone V-VI Extensor Digitorum Communis (EDC) tendon injuries following primary repair. Extensor tendon injuries in this region often lead to complications such as adhesion formation, reduced range of motion, extensor lag, and impaired hand function, despite standard rehabilitation approaches. Therefore, additional interventions that may enhance tendon gliding and neuromuscular control are of clinical interest. In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, patients will be assigned to either a KT group or a sham taping control group. Both groups will receive a standardized postoperative rehabilitation program, while the intervention group will additionally receive KT applications between postoperative weeks 6 and 12. Outcome measures, including range of motion, grip and pinch strength, and functional hand performance, will be assessed at 12 and 24 weeks. The study seeks to determine whether KT provides additional benefits beyond conventional rehabilitation in improving functional recovery after extensor tendon injuries, addressing an important gap in the current literature.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07567248

Run by

Pamukkale University

People needed

36

Starts

2026-05-07

Expected to finish

2027-06-07

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged between 18 and 65 years
• Having an isolated Zone V-VI extensor tendon injury
• Having undergone primary treatment for the injury

You may not qualify if…

• History of prior surgery on the affected extremity
• Presence of accompanying neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or metabolic disease in the affected extremity
• Presence of flexor tendon injury
• Presence of fractures of the metacarpals, carpal bones, or radius/ulna
• Presence of an open incision line
• Delayed wound healing
• Presence of peripheral nerve injury
• Presence of replantation or amputation

Where it is running

• Pamukkale University — Denizli, Kınıklı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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