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The effect of applying Kinesio tape compared to rigid tape in lateral epicondylitis patients

The effect of applying Kinesio tape compared to rigid tape in lateral epicondylitis patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20251220015
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-12-20
Start date
2026-01-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

lateral epicondylitis patients Kinesio tape, Rigid tape

Interventions

It is a elastic adhesive tape that safe for rebabilitation to support muscle work or joint. And more flexible for apply on skin .,It is a adhesive tape that safe for rebabilitation for support muscl
Experimental Other,Experimental Other
Kinesio tape (KT),Rigid tape (RT)

Sponsors

None listed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 20 to 50 years who have been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and are receiving treatment at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital. 2. Patients with symptoms for more than 6 weeks and a pain score (NPRS) greater than or equal to 3 3. Patients who have not received any other physical therapy treatment within the past 3 months. 4. Patients who are not taking anti-inflammatory drugs or muscle relaxants during participation in the study. 5. Patients who are willing to participate and have signed the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of nerve compression disorders in the cervical spine and upper limbs. 2. Patients with a history of fractures on the same side as the affected lateral epicondylitis arm. 3. Patients with a history of surgical treatment on the arm affected by lateral epicondylitis. 4. Patients with a history of steroid injection treatment. 5. Patients with a history of cancer, skin infection, or thrombosis. 6. Individuals with an allergy to adhesive substances in tape. 7. Patients who refuse to sign the research consent form or withdraw from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures the pain by using the Numerical Rating Scale from 0 to 10

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH questionnaire) 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures Upper Extremity Functional Activity by questionnaire,Hand Grip Dynamometer 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures handgrip muscle strength,Hand-held Dynamometer 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures muscle strength

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSupinda Rattanawihok

Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute

tsvst_popeye@hotmail.com0851620007

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026