NCT07124169

Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis

Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis: A Randomized Controlled Approach

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 38 (actual)
• Sponsor: Fenerbahce University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in addition to exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Thirty-eight participants aged 45 to 65 were randomly assigned to two groups: one group performed a structured home exercise program three times weekly for 6 weeks, while the other group performed the same program and also received kinesiotaping once weekly. Outcomes included pain, stiffness, balance, and quality of life. Both groups demonstrated significant improvement; however, the kinesiotaping plus exercise group showed greater gains in pain reduction, mobility, and daily activities. These findings suggest that kinesiotaping combined with exercise may provide superior benefits compared with exercise alone in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Conditions

• Gonarthrosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Kinesiotape + home exercise	Kinesiotaping will be applied to the knee once weekly for 6 weeks. In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.
OTHER	Home exercise	In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program three times per week, including strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises.

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-11-01
• Primary completion: 2016-01-01
• Completion: 2016-06-01
• First posted: 2025-08-15
• Last updated: 2025-08-15