Investigating the effects of kinesio taping on trunk strength and balance
The Effect of Trunk Kinesio Taping on Trunk Strength, Trunk Endurance, Balance and Plantar Pressure
This study is testing if kinesio taping can improve trunk strength and balance in young adults aged 18-30.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Muğla) |
| Trial ID | NCT05293782 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to explore the acute effects of trunk kinesiotaping on various parameters including trunk strength, endurance, balance, and plantar pressure. Participants aged 18-30 will undergo four random applications of kinesiotaping and placebo taping over consecutive days, with evaluations conducted before and after each application. The kinesiotape will be applied to trunk flexor and extensor muscles using specific muscle facilitation techniques, while a placebo will be applied without any stretching. The goal is to assess how kinesiotaping influences trunk muscle performance and stability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged 18-30 without any physical or psychological conditions that could affect their participation.
Not a fit: Patients with allergies to kinesio tape or those who have undergone major surgery in the last six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance trunk strength and balance, potentially improving overall physical function.
How similar studies have performed: While kinesiotaping has been explored in various contexts, this specific application to trunk strength and balance is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent form and participated in all stages of the study 2. Being in the age range of 18-30 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having any physical, mental or psychological illness that may affect participation in the study 2. Having an allergy to kinesio tape 3. Having a history of major surgery in the last six months
Where this trial is running
Muğla
- Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University — Muğla, Turkey (Recruiting)
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.