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Can a simple tape boost knee osteoarthritis relief?

NCT ID NCT07773324

Symptom relief Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial asks whether adding kinesio taping to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can improve pain, function, and quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty women aged 50 to 65 with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis will receive either therapeutic kinesio taping or a sham (placebo) taping once a week for six weeks, alongside their usual PRP treatment. Researchers will measure pain, stiffness, physical performance, and knee strength over 12 weeks to see if the taping provides extra benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kinesio taping (therapeutic tape applied to the knee and thigh) combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
What this could lead to
If adding kinesio taping to PRP therapy proves helpful, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to boost pain relief and mobility for people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefit of taping may be modest or no better than a placebo. Results may not apply to all people with knee osteoarthritis.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 50 to 65 years * Diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral knee osteoarthritis according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria * Kellgren-Lawrence radiographic grade 1 to 3 knee osteoarthritis * Received three platelet-rich plasma injections at 3-week intervals as part of routine clinical care * Ability to walk without an assistive device * Body mass index below 35 kg/m² * Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Knee surgery within the previous 6 months * Intra-articular injection other than platelet-rich plasma within the previous 3 months * Systemic inflammatory joint disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or gout * Known allergy or adverse skin reaction to kinesio tape * Skin condition preventing tape application, including skin sensitivity or an open wound * Neuromuscular disease causing lower-extremity muscle weakness * Perceptual or coordination impairment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kafkas University Health Research and Application Hospital

    Kars, 36100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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