Muscle FatigueNCT04487184
Effect of the Different Methods of Kinesiology Taping on the Muscle Contraction Performance of Fatigued Biceps Brachii
A study testing Kinesiology taping in people with Muscle Fatigue, run by Taoyuan General Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. According to the theory mentioned by the founder (Dr. Kenzo Kase), the elasticity of kinesiology tape has different effects from different taping skill. For muscle and fascia, taping could promote or inhibit contraction of muscle. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Muscle Fatigue
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiology taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 11 Apr 2019to 26 Sep 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- healthy adults aged 20 years or older
Who cannot join
- Those who were unable to follow verbal instructions, had open wounds, or were allergic to kinesiology tape were excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. According to the theory mentioned by the founder (Dr. Kenzo Kase), the elasticity of kinesiology tape has different effects from different taping skill. For muscle and fascia, taping could promote or inhibit contraction of muscle. For skeletal system, the intervention could correct posture and improve movement pattern through limiting joint mobility. For swelling, it may increase circulation of lymph during acute stage. However, whether these theories are feasible are still controversial in most studies.
The differences between results may be related to the high heterogeneity of taping method and outcome measures. On the other hand, there are lack of studies with high quality. The differences of taping method and skill should be considered for investigating the effect of kinesiology tape. And the performance of muscle contraction should be assessed by accurate instruments.
Read the detailed description
Double-blind and crossover study design will be used in this study. The taping method is divided into 4 types: Tradition (from origin to insertion), Cross, New (from insertion to origin) and Control (non-taping). The order of types will be assigned to subjects randomly. The 4 types of taping will be applied in 2 days that one week apart. Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the differences of muscle strength and muscular endurance between different taping skills. The aims are to investigate the effect of the different method of kinesiology tape on performance of fatigued biceps brachii.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue
- Being tested
- Kinesiology taping
- Keywords
- Kinesiology tape, Fatigue, Muscle contraction performance
- Medical subject headings
- Fatigue
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesiology tapingOther
Also called Kinesio tape
Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. The tension caused by tape elasticity and attachment techniques affects the effects that kinesiology tape produces, such as pain relief, circulation increase, proprioception enhancement, and muscle contraction improvement.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitation | Active comparator | From origin to insertion Receives: Other: Kinesiology taping |
| Relaxation | Experimental | From insertion to origin Receives: Other: Kinesiology taping |
| Cross | Placebo comparator | Cross the muscle fiber Receives: Other: Kinesiology taping |
| Control | Sham comparator | No tape Receives: Other: Kinesiology taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline Maximal Isometric Contraction Strength
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Measured: Pre and immediately post test
Change from Baseline Peak Contraction Speed
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Measured: Pre and immediately post test
Change from Baseline Maximal 10-s Power
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Measured: Pre and immediately post test
Change from Baseline Isokinetic Contraction Work
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Measured: Pre and immediately post test
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jul 2020
- Study start11 Apr 2019
- Primary completion26 Sep 2019
- Study completion26 Sep 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Muscle FatigueStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Taoyuan General Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Wu Ruo-Yan, Principal investigator, Taoyuan General Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04487184
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TYGH107038
- Status last verified
- Dec 2018
- First submitted
- 15 Jul 2020
- Last updated
- 27 Jul 2020
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The datasets generated or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
Publications
Choi IR, Lee JH. Effect of kinesiology tape application direction on quadriceps strength. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jun;97(24):e11038. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000011038.
PubMed 29901599
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jul 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of the Different Methods of Kinesiology Taping on the Muscle Contraction Performance of Fatigued Biceps Brachii
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04487184
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TYGH107038
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue
- Keywords
- Kinesiology tape, Fatigue, Muscle contraction performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Taoyuan General HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 11 Apr 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Sep 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Sep 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Jul 2020 (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.
Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. According to the theory mentioned by the founder (Dr. Kenzo Kase), the elasticity of kinesiology tape has different effects from different taping skill. For muscle and fascia, taping could promote or inhibit contraction of muscle. For skeletal system, the intervention could correct posture and improve movement pattern through limiting joint mobility. For swelling, it may increase circulation of lymph during acute stage. However, whether these theories are feasible are still controversial in most studies.
The differences between results may be related to the high heterogeneity of taping method and outcome measures. On the other hand, there are lack of studies with high quality. The differences of taping method and skill should be considered for investigating the effect of kinesiology tape. And the performance of muscle contraction should be assessed by accurate instruments.
Detailed description
Double-blind and crossover study design will be used in this study. The taping method is divided into 4 types: Tradition (from origin to insertion), Cross, New (from insertion to origin) and Control (non-taping). The order of types will be assigned to subjects randomly. The 4 types of taping will be applied in 2 days that one week apart. Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the differences of muscle strength and muscular endurance between different taping skills. The aims are to investigate the effect of the different method of kinesiology tape on performance of fatigued biceps brachii.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitation | Active comparator | Other: Kinesiology tapingFrom origin to insertion |
| Relaxation | Experimental | Other: Kinesiology tapingFrom insertion to origin |
| Cross | Placebo comparator | Other: Kinesiology tapingCross the muscle fiber |
| Control | Sham comparator | Other: Kinesiology tapingNo tape |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- healthy adults aged 20 years or older
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Those who were unable to follow verbal instructions, had open wounds, or were allergic to kinesiology tape were excluded.
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 tapingAlso: Kinesio tapeRecently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. The tension caused by tape elasticity and attachment techniques affects the effects that kinesiology tape produces, such as pain relief, circulation increase, proprioception enhancement, and muscle contraction improvement. | Other | Control, Cross, Facilitation, Relaxation |
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline Maximal Isometric Contraction Strength
Time frame: Pre and immediately post test
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Change from Baseline Peak Contraction Speed
Time frame: Pre and immediately post test
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Change from Baseline Maximal 10-s Power
Time frame: Pre and immediately post test
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Change from Baseline Isokinetic Contraction Work
Time frame: Pre and immediately post test
Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
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 27 Jul 2020.
- Results publication: PubMed 29901599Choi IR, Lee JH. Effect of kinesiology tape application direction on quadriceps strength. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jun;97(24):e11038. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000011038.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The datasets generated or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
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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.
Wu Ruo-Yan principal investigator
Taoyuan General Hospital
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 taping in people with Muscle Fatigue, run by Taoyuan General Hospital 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 1 inclusion and 1 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 27 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Change from Baseline Maximal Isometric Contraction Strength (time frame: Pre and immediately post test). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04487184, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 27 Jul 2020.