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The Effect of Different Kinesio Taping Techniques Applied to Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain on the Thoracolumbar Fascia
Led by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi · Updated on 2026-02-27
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
16 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the effects of functional thoracolumbar fascia kinesiology taping on fascia thickness, pain, and functional disability in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain. The study is planned as a randomized controlled trial and will include a total of 30 individuals aged 18-65 years who have been diagnosed with nonspecific mechanical chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: the Functional Fascial Taping Group will receive kinesiology tape applied to the thoracolumbar fascia using a fascia correction technique, while the Muscle Technique Taping Group will receive traditional muscle taping applied to the paravertebral muscles. Interventions will be performed twice a week for two weeks. Assessments will be performed before and after treatment; pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale, pressure pain threshold will be measured using an algometer, functional disability will be measured using the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index, and thoracolumbar fascia thickness will be measured using ultrasonography. The findings are expected to contribute to clinical practice by providing evidence-based data on the effectiveness of different kinesiology taping techniques in chronic low back pain.
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Official Title
The Effect of Different Kinesio Taping Techniques Applied to Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain on the Thoracolumbar Fascia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Be willing to participate in the study and sign an informed consent form.
- Have a physician diagnosis of nonspecific mechanical chronic low back pain.
- Have had a pain episode lasting longer than 6 weeks or recurrent low back pain episodes lasting longer than 24 hours with pain-free periods of at least one month.
- Have pain localized between the lowest rib and the gluteal folds.
You will not qualify if you...
- Have a specific cause for back pain such as structural abnormalities like herniation, stenosis, or spondylolisthesis.
- Have a history of serious trauma to the back region.
- Have systemic diseases affecting the outcome, like rheumatological diseases or diabetes.
- Have any cancer diagnosis or history.
- Have osteoporosis.
- Have inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis or neurological diseases.
- Have radicular pain radiating to the legs suggesting nerve root compression.
- Have known skin sensitivity or allergy to patches.
- Have active dermatitis or skin lesions where patches would be applied.
- Have undergone physical therapy, rehabilitation, or injections targeting the lumbar region within the last 3 months.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Kirşehir Ahi Evran Univercity
Center, Kirşehi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Şafak KUZU, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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