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Balance; DistortedNCT06006533

Fascia Release Techniques Applied to Plantar Flexor Muscles and Acute Efficacy of Kinesio Taping

A study testing taping and massage in people with Balance; Distorted and Fascia; Anomaly, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to examine the effects of kinesio taping technique and percussive massage technique applied to plantar flexor muscles on proprioception, balance and flexibility in healthy individuals. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Balance; Distorted, Fascia; Anomaly
What is being tested?
taping and massage
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Sep 2023to 1 Dec 2023
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 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being between the ages of 18 and 60

Who cannot join

  • Injury or surgery involving the lower extremity in the last 6 months
  • having had an operation
  • Malignancy, aneurysm, fever, infection, fracture, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes,
  • coagulation disorder etc. myofascial release techniques are contraindicated
  • have ailments
  • Having any disorder that will affect balance

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Üsküdar Unıversıty

    Ümraniye, Istanbul

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Fascia Relaxation Techniques Applied to Plantar Flexor Muscles on Proprioception, Balance and Flexibility.

The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to examine the effects of kinesio taping technique and percussive massage technique applied to plantar flexor muscles on proprioception, balance and flexibility in healthy individuals.

Read the detailed description

The sample of the study will consist of healthy individuals who have not had any discomfort or surgical operation related to the lower extremity in the last 6 months. The demographic information of the individuals who agreed to participate in the study will be recorded and their written consent will be obtained. Participants will be divided into 2 groups as kinesio taping and Percussive Massage groups by randomization method. The dominant lower extremities of both groups will be applied. The Percussive Massage group will be applied to the posterior part of the sural fascia for 5 minutes, 3 times a week, including the plantar flexor muscles. In the kinesio taping group, taping will be done in accordance with the fascia correction technique, including the plantar flexor muscles, and it will be requested to stay for 3 days. Both groups will be evaluated before and after the application. Joint position sense test will be used to evaluate proprioception. In the evaluation of balance, the one-leg standing test will be considered. In the evaluation of flexibility; The flexibility of the hamstring, gastrocnemius, and plantar fascia will be examined. The Straight Leg Lift Test will be performed to look at the flexibility of the hamstring muscle. Pre- and post-intervention data were statistically analyzed and compared.

Being tested
taping, massage
Keywords
proprioception, flexibility, balance
Medical subject headings
Congenital Abnormalities

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • tapingOther

    Kinesio taping will be applied in accordance with the fascia correction technique, including the plantar flexor muscles, and it will be requested to stay on the skin for 3 days.

  • massageOther

    Percussive Massage will be applied to the posterior part of the sural fascia, including the plantar flexor muscles, 3 times a week for 5 minutes.

Study groups in NCT06006533
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
kinesio tapingExperimentalkinesio taping Technique: It is used to provide support to the joint range of motion and tissues. It has a wide range of uses for purposes such as correcting functional disorders, healing, protecting, reducing pain and inflammation. There are differences in cutting shapes according to the applied area and the target to be achieved.
Receives: Other: taping
percussive massageExperimentalPercussive Massage Technique: It is one of the instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization techniques that emerged as a result of combining the effects of traditional massage and vibration therapy. With the mechanical oscillation effect that occurs in the Percussive Massage Technique, the muscle fiber is stimulated and an increase in reflex activity is observed.
Receives: Other: massage

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Joint Position Sense Test

    The joint to be evaluated is passively brought to a certain angle and it is waited for 10 seconds so that the person can learn the position of the joint. The person is asked to actively bring the evaluated extremity back to this angle with the eyes closed. When the person completes the movement, the error degrees between the predetermined angles are determined and averaged.

    Measured: 1 weeks

  2. One Leg Standing Test

    Persons are positioned on one leg, with their hands on their waists, in front of a visually determined target. The foot to be tested is on the ground. The raised foot should not touch the leg on the ground. Time is kept from standing on one leg. The time taken until the foot held above touches the other leg or is lowered to the ground is recorded.

    Measured: 1weeks

  3. Evaluation of Gastrocnemius Elasticity

    The person to be evaluated is positioned by extending his legs so that the heel is in contact with the wall, without bending the knees. The person is asked to pull the ankle towards himself without removing the heel from the wall. The distance between the person's thumb and the wall is measured and recorded.

    Measured: 1 weeks

  4. Evaluation of Plantar Fascia Flexibility

    The person to be evaluated is positioned by extending his legs so that the heel is in contact with the wall, without bending the knees. The person is asked to pull the fingers back without separating the heel and metatarsal heads from the wall. The distance between the person's thumb and the wall is measured and recorded.

    Measured: 1 weeks

  5. Straight Leg Lift Test

    The person to be evaluated lies in the supine position without bending their knees. The person is asked to raise the leg to be evaluated to the point where he or she will feel a stretching sensation in the back of the thigh, keeping the knee straight. It is recorded by measuring with a goniometer or digital inclinometer.

    Measured: 1 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Aug 2023
  2. Study start1 Sep 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2023
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2023

Resources

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
Parallel groups
Model description
kinesio taping and percussive massage techniques
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06006533
Sponsor's protocol ID
Uskudar61
Status last verified
Dec 2023
First submitted
17 Aug 2023
Last updated
7 Dec 2023
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Leabeater AJ, Clarke AC, James L, Huynh M, Driller M. Under the Gun: Percussive Massage Therapy and Physical and Perceptual Recovery in Active Adults. J Athl Train. 2024 Mar 1;59(3):310-316. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0041.23.

    PubMed 37248364

  • Biz C, Nicoletti P, Tomasin M, Bragazzi NL, Di Rubbo G, Ruggieri P. Is Kinesio Taping Effective for Sport Performance and Ankle Function of Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicina (Kaunas). 2022 Apr 29;58(5):620. doi: 10.3390/medicina58050620.

    PubMed 35630037

  • Cain MS, Ban RJ, Chen YP, Geil MD, Goerger BM, Linens SW. Four-Week Ankle-Rehabilitation Programs in Adolescent Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability. J Athl Train. 2020 Aug 1;55(8):801-810. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-41-19.

    PubMed 32577737

  • Williams S, Whatman C, Hume PA, Sheerin K. Kinesio taping in treatment and prevention of sports injuries: a meta-analysis of the evidence for its effectiveness. Sports Med. 2012 Feb 1;42(2):153-64. doi: 10.2165/11594960-000000000-00000.

    PubMed 22124445

  • Helly KL, Bain KA, Gribble PA, Hoch MC. The Effect of Plantar Massage on Static Postural Control in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic. J Sport Rehabil. 2020 Oct 7;30(3):507-511. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2020-0092.

    PubMed 33027760

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing taping and massage in people with Balance; Distorted and Fascia; Anomaly, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 6 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 7 Dec 2023. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Joint Position Sense Test (time frame: 1 weeks). The study lists 5 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 NCT06006533, which also lists 5 linked publications.

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 7 Dec 2023.

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