Kinesiology TapingNCT03865251
Effects of Kinesiology Tape Tensions on Gastrocnemius and Soleus H-reflex Modulations
A study testing Kinesiology tape in people with Kinesiology Taping, run by University of Taipei at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Kinesio tape (KT) has been widely used in the areas of sports and physical therapy (Kase, 2003). The effect of KT tensions on H-reflex modulation has not been discussed in the literature. This study investigated the effect of different KT tensions on the H-reflex modulation in the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Kinesiology Taping
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiology tape
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 18 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 18 Feb 2019to 31 Jul 2019
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Undertake regular exercise at least 3 times a week with accumulation of 150 min per week
- Age between 20 and 30 years old
Who cannot join
- History of severe neuromuscular injury
- Current lower extremity injury
- Current neurological diseases
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Taiwan1 site
Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Taipei
Taipei, 11153
About this study
Kinesio tape (KT) has been widely used in the areas of sports and physical therapy (Kase, 2003). The effect of KT tensions on H-reflex modulation has not been discussed in the literature. This study investigated the effect of different KT tensions on the H-reflex modulation in the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles.
- Conditions
- Kinesiology Taping
- Being tested
- Kinesiology tape
- Keywords
- H-reflex modulation, motoneuronal excitability, Ia afferent inputs, posture, Kinesiology tape
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesiology tapeDevice
Application for 0%, 50%, and 100% of maximal KT stretch to the calf muscle during lying and standing positions
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | Kinesiology tape application to dominant leg during lying and standing positions Receives: Device: Kinesiology tape |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
H-reflex and M-wave ratio
Electromyographic record
Measured: 30 min before kinesiology taping application
H-reflex and M-wave ratio
Electromyographic record
Measured: During kinesiology taping application
H-reflex and M-wave ratio
Electromyographic record
Measured: Immediately following kinesiology taping application
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Mar 2019
- Study start18 Feb 2019
- Primary completion15 Apr 2019
- Study completion31 Jul 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Kinesiology TapingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Taipei
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, YUNG-SHENG CHEN, University of Taipei
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03865251
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UTaipei
- Status last verified
- Jul 2020
- First submitted
- 1 Mar 2019
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jul 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Kinesiology Tape Tensions on Gastrocnemius and Soleus H-reflex Modulations
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03865251
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UTaipei
- Conditions
- Kinesiology Taping
- Keywords
- H-reflex modulation, motoneuronal excitability, Ia afferent inputs, posture, Kinesiology tape
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of TaipeiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Feb 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Mar 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Kinesio tape (KT) has been widely used in the areas of sports and physical therapy (Kase, 2003). The effect of KT tensions on H-reflex modulation has not been discussed in the literature. This study investigated the effect of different KT tensions on the H-reflex modulation in the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | Device: Kinesiology tapeKinesiology tape application to dominant leg during lying and standing positions |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Undertake regular exercise at least 3 times a week with accumulation of 150 min per week
- Age between 20 and 30 years old
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of severe neuromuscular injury
- Current lower extremity injury
- Current neurological diseases
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology tapeApplication for 0%, 50%, and 100% of maximal KT stretch to the calf muscle during lying and standing positions | Device | experimental group |
Primary outcome
H-reflex and M-wave ratio
Time frame: 30 min before kinesiology taping application
Electromyographic record
H-reflex and M-wave ratio
Time frame: During kinesiology taping application
Electromyographic record
H-reflex and M-wave ratio
Time frame: Immediately following kinesiology taping application
Electromyographic record
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jul 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesiology tape in people with Kinesiology Taping, run by University of Taipei at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
H-reflex and M-wave ratio (time frame: 30 min before kinesiology taping application). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jul 2020.