Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effects of Kinesio Taping in Subacute Stroke Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Fooyin University

Conditions:

Stroke Gait Rehabilitation

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A study was designed to investigate the effects of KT on gait ability, balance, and neuromuscular functions in subacute stroke patients with foot drop. The study aims to evaluate the immediate and sho...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 20 and 80 years;
  • First unilateral stroke;
  • Stroke onset between at least 1 week and 1 year;
  • Ability to continuously walk 10 meters with or without assistive devices;
  • Presence of foot drop on the affected side during the swing phase due to insufficient ankle dorsiflexion;
  • Brunnstrom stage of the affected lower limb ≥ 3;
  • Presence of mild spasticity in the affected ankle plantar flexors, with a Modified Ashworth Scale score ≤ 2;
  • Ability to follow simple commands

Exclusion

  • Other neurological disorders or unstable medical conditions;
  • Skin allergies that interfere with the use of tape;
  • Visual field defects;
  • Cognitive impairment, defined as a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \< 24;
  • Pusher syndrome;
  • Ankle contracture;
  • Hemispatial neglect;
  • Poorly controlled hypertension or cardiovascular disease;
  • Any other disease, apart from stroke, that may affect balance or gait.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07192484

Start Date

September 15 2025

End Date

December 31 2026

Last Update

September 25 2025

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