Effects of fascia correction taping on shoulder pain and mobility
Official title: Effects of Kinesio Taping on Thoracolumbar Fascia Flexibility in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Run by Hacettepe University · NCT07624136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
In people with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, this study tests whether fascia correction Kinesio Taping on the thoracolumbar area improves shoulder pain and mobility compared with sham taping.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 6 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Altindag) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07624136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 20-40 with chronic SIS (symptoms >3 months) and normal BMI (20-24.9 kg/m²).
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with other shoulder pathologies, higher BMI, or inability to perform required movements may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will assign 60 adults with chronic Subacromial Impingement Syndrome to receive either fascia correction Kinesio Taping applied to the thoracolumbar fascia or a sham taping control. Outcomes include pain intensity, trunk range of motion, thoracolumbar fascia flexibility, lumbar mobility, and posterior shoulder capsule tightness, assessed before and 45 minutes after taping. The intervention uses a Y-shaped tape with 10-50% tension and manual oscillatory movements to facilitate fascial mobilization. The study aims to determine the acute effects of proximal fascial modulation on shoulder-related symptoms and function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced pain and improved shoulder function shortly after taping.
How similar studies have gone: This approach combines fascia-focused taping with a sham control; previous work on fascia modulation suggests potential benefits but evidence remains limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age between 20 and 40 years, * Body Mass Index (BMI) within the normal range (20-24.9 kg/m²), * a chronic (symptoms persisting for \>3 months) SIS diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * any shoulder pathology other than SIS (e.g., rotator cuff tear, glenohumeral joint problems), * inability to perform 90° shoulder flexion due to joint limitation or pain ≥8 on the VAS, * overweight or obesity (BMI \>25 kg/m²), * previous back surgery, * low back pain within the last six months, scoliosis, radiologically diagnosed kyphosis or thoracolumbar disc herniation, sacroiliac joint problems, restricted pelvic range of motion (anterior-posterior pelvic tilt), and scapular dyskinesia.
Where it's running
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Hacettepe Sporcu Sağlığı Ünitesi
Ankara, Altindag, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: KÜBRA SARIOĞLU, PhD — HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ ,Anafartalar, Talatpaşa Blv No:47, 06100 Altındağ/Ankara
- Study coordinator: GÜL BALTACI, Prof. Dr.
- Email: ygulbaltaci@gmail.com
- Phone: +905323963279
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.