Status:
COMPLETED
Kinesio Taping for Finger Injuries
Lead Sponsor:
Onur Gültekin
Conditions:
Finger Fracture
Finger Sprain
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of three conservative treatment approaches-Kinesio taping (KT), buddy taping (BT), and static splinting-for managi...
Detailed Description
Finger ligament injuries and non-displaced fractures are common conditions encountered in both pediatric and adult orthopedic populations. Conservative treatment options such as buddy taping and splin...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 5 and 60 years
- Presentation within 5 days of injury
- Acute finger ligament sprain or non-displaced finger fracture (PIP or phalangeal)
- Ability to provide informed consent (or parental consent for minors)
- Availability for 3-month follow-up
Exclusion
- Open fractures
- Polytrauma or systemic injury
- Delayed presentation (\>5 days post-injury)
- Need for surgical fixation
- Previous injury or deformity in the same finger
- Neurological or rheumatologic disorders affecting hand function
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 15 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
175 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06988137
Start Date
March 1 2024
End Date
October 15 2024
Last Update
May 23 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34752