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kinesio tape for Multiple Sclerosis (KITAMS Trial)

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Led By Emerson Sebastiao, PhD

Research Sponsored by Northern Illinois University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 10minutes

Summary

This trial tests if applying Kinesio Tape can improve balance, mobility, and physical function in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) aged 18 to 55. The tape supports muscles and joints, reduces pain, and improves circulation. Participants will be assessed on their balance and mobility at different stages of the trial. Kinesio tape (KT) was developed by Dr. Kenso Kase in the 1970s and gained popularity after being used by athletes in the 2008 Olympic Games.

Eligible Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 10minutes

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~10minutes

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 10minutes for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Six-minute Walking Test

Six-spot Step Test

Static Balance Performance

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Kinesio Tape (KTG)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants allocated into the KTG will receive a single time application of the kinesio tape flexible tape (Kinesio® Tex, Albuquerque, NM, USA) in the upper-body (i.e., back part of the trunk) and in the lower-body (i.e., legs and ankle) according to standardized procedures (https://kinesiotaping.com/how-to/). The tape is latex-free and wearable for weeks without causing skin irritation (i.e., hypoallergenic); and safe for populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric. The tape will be applied by a Physical Therapist with experience in tape application. Tape application will be conducted in a private room with a complete structure for the procedure.

Group II: Sham Tape (STG)Placebo Group1 Intervention

Participants allocated into the STG will receive a single time application of an inflexible tape (i.e., sham tape) in the same body segments as the intervention condition. Tape application will be conducted in a private room with a complete structure for the procedure.

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