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New treatment option for Kyphosis Thoracic
Official title The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Posture and Balance in Patients With Postural Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06959680
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The primary aim of our research is to evaluate the positive effects of exercise and kinesiotaping on the thoracic kyphosis angle in young adults between the ages of 18-45 with a thoracic kyphosis angle of 40 degrees and above. Secondary aims are to investigate the effects of kinesiotaping on dynamic and static balance, pain, and quality of life in patients with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
- Time commitment: about 9 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45
You may be able to join if
- Being between the ages of 18-45
- Among the patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with poor posture or nonspecific back pain, the kyphosis...
- Being literate
- Agreeing to participate in the research
You likely can't join if
- Patients younger than 18 years and older than 45 years
- Spinal deformity, Scheuermann disease, disc herniation
- Previous spine surgery and trauma
- Neuromuscular, peripheral neuropathic disease
- Pregnant and postmenopausal women
- Vertigo disease (central or peripheral cause)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Being between the ages of 18-45
- Among the patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with poor posture or nonspecific back pain, the kyphosis angle was measured as ≥ 40 on the thoracic lateral radiograph
- Being literate
- Agreeing to participate in the research
- Patients younger than 18 years and older than 45 years
- Spinal deformity, Scheuermann disease, disc herniation
- Previous spine surgery and trauma
- Neuromuscular, peripheral neuropathic disease
- Pregnant and postmenopausal women
- Vertigo disease (central or peripheral cause)
- Use of medication that may cause dizziness (in the last 3 months)
- Defect of vision
- Presence of physical deformity or additional disease that will prevent exercise
- Active skin disease in the area where tape will be applied
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 9 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye); Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.