N/A
Completed N=36
Tension of THERABAND® Kinesiology Tape on Shoulder Pain
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02686437 ↗Enrolled (actual)
36
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) — 5.458; 5.115; 4.708; 3.808 units on a scale
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of standard tension of Thera-Band® Kinesiological Tape (TB-KT) application versus varied tension on shoulder pain, disability, and recovery speed during an in-office rehabilitative program. A convenience sample size of 38 new patients with current shoulder pain will be recruited for this study. The outcome measures will include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Penn Shoulder Score (PENN). After completing the initial paperwork, patients will be randomized into two groups, control (0% tension) and intervention(increasing tension). At the beginning of each week the tape will be reapplied, and pain rating will be recorded. At the conclusion of 4 weeks patients will complete the PENN.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) |
5.458; 5.115; 4.708; 3.808; 3.458; 3.115 | — |
| PRIMARY Penn Shoulder Score (PENN) |
53.525; 52.092; 60.283; 62.646; 61.742; 67.362 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- tested within the first 2 to 3 therapy visits, have a diagnosis of shoulder pain, and be 18-64 years old
Exclusion Criteria
- Corticosteroid treatment within the last two weeks, post-surgical cases, and pregnancy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02686437). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.