NCT06787079

Effect of Kinesio Taping Application in Addition to Pilates Exercises on Core Muscle Thickness, Cognition and Mental Fatigue in Individuals With Non-specific Low Back Pain

Effect of Kinesio Taping Application in Addition to Pilates Exercises on Core Muscle Thickness, Cognition and Mental Fatigue in Individuals With Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 54 (actual)
• Sponsor: Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Low back pain is a common problem. In low back pain, the core region and posture are frequently affected. However, no definitive decision has been reached regarding cognition and mental fatigue. In the treatment of low back pain, exercise and kinesio taping approaches are frequently used. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping applied in addition to pilates exercises on pain, core muscle thickness, strength and endurance, posture, cognition and mental fatigue in individuals with non-specific low back pain and to compare it with placebo taping and the control group. The primary outcome measure of this study is core muscle thickness, while other measurements will be considered as secondary outcomes.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Non Specific Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Kinesio Tape	Kinesio tape is a non-invasive therapeutic approach that does not involve any medication. It is often used to support tissue and reduce pain.
OTHER	Pilates	Pilates exercises are mind-body exercises that are performed on a mat or with special equipment and focus on strength, core stability, flexibility, muscle control, posture and breathing. Pilates exercises are frequently used to develop elements such as core stability, muscle flexibility and strength, physical fitness and body awareness.
OTHER	Placebo	Placebo taping will be applied in the same way as kinesio taping, but with plaster tape.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-05-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-01
• Completion: 2026-03-20
• First posted: 2025-01-22
• Last updated: 2026-03-27

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)