Diaphragm kinesio taping plus HIIT for trained adults
Effects of Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping-Assisted HIIT Exercises on Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Capacity, and Balance in Trained Individuals
This project will see if adding diaphragmatic kinesio taping to an 8-week HIIT program helps trained adults improve aerobic fitness, anaerobic power, lung function, and balance.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bursa, Ağrı) |
| Trial ID | NCT07390721 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled experiment enrolls trained adults aged 18–35 and randomly assigns them to eight weeks of cycle-ergometer HIIT either with or without diaphragmatic kinesio taping applied before each session. Before and after the intervention the study measures VO2max, anaerobic power (Wingate), balance (Y-Balance), spirometry, body composition, and heart rate responses. The taping is intended to support inspiratory muscles and potentially alter breathing mechanics during high-intensity exercise. Outcomes will compare physiological and performance changes between the two groups to determine any additional benefit from the taping.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy men and women aged 18–35 who have at least six months of regular training, exercise 3–5 days per week, and have an estimated VO2max ≥ 50 ml/kg/min.
Not a fit: People with cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease, recent major musculoskeletal injury or surgery, active smoking, skin conditions preventing taping, or who are not regularly trained are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding diaphragmatic kinesio taping could modestly improve aerobic and anaerobic performance, breathing mechanics, and balance for trained adults doing HIIT.
How similar studies have performed: Respiratory-focused kinesio taping is relatively novel with mixed and limited evidence, so combining it with HIIT remains largely unproven to date.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-35 years * Male or female trained individuals * At least 6 months of regular training history * Training at least 3-5 days per week * Estimated VO₂max ≥ 50 ml/kg/min * No known contraindication to high-intensity exercise * No allergy or skin condition preventing kinesio taping * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart disease) * Major musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the past 6 months * Any pathology affecting diaphragm or respiratory muscles * Active smoking or substance abuse * Use of performance-enhancing drugs * Skin disease in the abdominal region
Where this trial is running
Bursa, Ağrı
- Bursa Uludag University — Bursa, Ağrı, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dursun Alper Yılmaz, Dr.
- Email: dayilmaz@agri.edu.tr
- Phone: +905394795854
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.