The Effect of Kinesio Taping During Labor on Low Back Pain, Vaginal Birth Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Comfort Perception, and Newborn Apgar Scores

The Kinesio Taping® technique and Kinesio Tex® tape were invented by Japanese chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. in 1973. Developed by Kenzo Kase. This method emerged with the idea that good results could be obtained with a taping method that resembles the flexibility and structural properties of the skin without restricting the individual's normal joint movements. The purpose of taping is to reduce pain and improve healing in soft tissues; It has many effects such as increasing proprioception, reducing muscle fatigue, improving muscle function, reducing delayed onset muscle pain, pain inhibition, reducing edema, lymphatic drainage and blood flow regulation. It is argued that kinesiology taping, unlike classical taping techniques, provides mechanical support without restricting movement and increases the action mechanism of lymphatic systems and muscle.

NCT Number	NCT07459231
Lead Sponsor	Ege University
Conditions	Low Back Pain, Pregnancy, Midwifery, Birth Self-efficacy
Enrollment	75 participants
Start Date	2025-07-20
Primary Completion	2025-10-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-10-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-10