Healthy SedantersNCT06965348
The Acute Effect of Kinesio Taping on Balance and Proprioception
A study testing Application of kinesio tape in people with Healthy Sedanters and Balance, run by Ondokuz Mayıs University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Kinesio tape will be applied to the leg muscles of two groups of healthy and young participants using a specific taping technique. After the application of the tape, assessments of balance and proprioception will be conducted. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Sedanters, Balance, Proprioception
- What is being tested?
- Application of kinesio tape
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2024to 1 May 2025
- 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 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male individuals aged between 18 and 30 years
- Healthy with no known musculoskeletal disorders
- Voluntarily agrees to participate in the study
- Has no contraindications to physical activity or kinesio taping
- Provides written informed consent
Who cannot join
- History of musculoskeletal injury within the last 6 months
- Presence of any vestibular or auditory disorders
- Active cellulitis or skin infection at the application site
- Open wounds or history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Known allergy to kinesio tape or related materials
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Acute Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Hamstring and Quadriceps Muscles on Balance and Proprioception in Healthy Young Adult Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kinesio tape will be applied to the leg muscles of two groups of healthy and young participants using a specific taping technique. After the application of the tape, assessments of balance and proprioception will be conducted. The taping will be performed bilaterally on both legs, and for all participants, taped and untaped measurements will be carried out bilaterally on alternating days within the same week.
Prior to the assessments, all participants will be asked to complete a 5-minute warm-up session on a bicycle ergometer, followed by four sets of 30-second static stretching exercises for the leg and hip muscles, with 30-second rest intervals between each set.
In this way, the acute effects of kinesio taping on balance and proprioception will be investigated.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to examine the acute effects of kinesio taping (KT) applied to the hamstring and quadriceps muscle groups on balance and proprioception in healthy young male individuals.
The primary objective of the study is to determine whether kinesio taping enhances proprioceptive feedback in the targeted muscle groups and whether this has a short-term impact on postural balance. As balance and proprioception are critically important for daily functional activities and sports performance, they will be evaluated using objective assessment methods in this research.
The study will include 20 healthy and voluntary male participants. Participants will be divided into two groups: real taping and placebo taping. For each participant, one leg will be randomly assigned to the experimental group (real KT application), and the other leg to the control group (placebo). All interventions and assessments will be conducted in a double-blind design, where the assessor will not know which leg received which application.
All participants will begin with a 5-minute warm-up on a bicycle ergometer, followed by four sets of 30-second static stretching exercises targeting the hamstring, quadriceps, and gluteal muscles, with 30-second rest intervals between sets. The kinesio tape will be applied using the facilitation technique described by Kase et al., from origin to insertion (proximal to distal).
Proprioception will be assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer through the Active Joint Position Reproduction (AJPR) test. Participants will be asked to actively reproduce specific knee angles, and the differences between the actual and reproduced angles will be recorded for analysis.
Postural balance will be assessed using the CSMI-TecnoBody PK-252 balance analysis system, through both static and dynamic tests. In the static test, participants will stand on a stable platform with eyes open while their balance is measured. In the dynamic test, participants will follow a predefined movement path using their feet on a moving platform to assess balance performance.
At the end of the study, the collected data will be statistically analyzed to determine whether kinesio taping has an acute positive effect on balance and proprioception. The findings will be evaluated for their potential contributions to physical activity, athlete health, and rehabilitation practices.
- Conditions
- Healthy Sedanters, Balance, Proprioception
- Being tested
- Application of kinesio tape, Placebo Group
- Keywords
- Kinesio Taping, Proprioception, Balance, Acute Effect
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Application of kinesio tapeDevice
The facilitating taping technique for the quadriceps and hamstring muscle group described by Kase et al. will be applied to the kinesio tape group. The tape will be applied from the muscle origin to the insertion (proximal to distal) for facilitation.
The application for the hamstring muscle group will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending on the undersurface of the patella.
The physiotherapist places the tape base without tension in the first 5 centimeters of the starting point of the hamstring muscles and quadriceps muscle. Light to moderate tension (25-50%) is applied for facilitation. The tail parts of the tape are placed on the skin without tension at a distance of 2 to 5.
Placebo GroupOther
The application for the hamstring muscle group will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will also be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending at the lower surface of the patella.The placebo group will have tape applied to the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups without any tension.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Application of kinesio tape | Experimental | It will be applied as a facilitating taping technique for the quadriceps and hamstring muscle group as described by Kase et al. The tape will be applied from the muscle origin to its insertion (proximal to distal) for facilitation. The ends of the tape will be rounded to prevent peeling of the tape edges and to increase the length of the tape application.
For the hamstring muscle group, the application will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will also be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending on the undersurface of the patella.
The physiotherapist places the tape base without tension in the first 5 centimeters of the starting point of the hamstring muscles and quadriceps muscle. Light to moderate tension (25-50%) is applied for facilitation. The tail parts of the tape are placed on the skin without tension at a distance of 2 to 5 cm from the e Receives: Device: Application of kinesio tape |
| Control group | Placebo comparator | For the quadriceps and hamstring muscle group, kinesio tape will be applied from the muscle origin to the insertion (proximal to distal) without any tension. The ends of the tape will be rounded to prevent peeling of the tape edges and to increase the length of the tape application.
For the hamstring muscle group, the application will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will also be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending at the lower surface of the patella. Receives: Other: Placebo Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Joint Position Sense (Proprioception) Measured by Active Joint Position Reproduction Test
Proprioception will be assessed using the Active Joint Position Reproduction (AJPR) test with an isokinetic dynamometer. Participants will be asked to actively replicate three target knee flexion angles after passive teaching. The absolute error between the target angle and the angle reproduced by the participant will be recorded. Three trials will be performed for each angle, and the mean absolute error will be calculated for analysis. A lower error score indicates better proprioceptive accuracy.
Measured: Within 30 minutes after kinesio taping application
Postural Balance Assessment
Before measurements are taken for static and dynamic balance, participants will complete a 10-minute warm-up exercise consisting of 5 minutes of low-intensity running and warm-up exercises. All participants will be allowed to do one trial before the test begins. Then, athletes will be placed on a platform and subjected to open-eye static balance tests. Measurements will be taken with the patient's feet shoulder-width apart on the CSMI-TecnoBody PK-252 balance device platform and the feet on the lines representing the x and y axes of the platform and equidistant from the starting point. The tests will last 30 seconds, the body position will be maintained and the subject's position will be monitored on the screen. The test will be automatically saved at the end of 30 seconds. For Dynamic Balance, subjects will be instructed to complete the test using only the feet to minimize upper body movements.
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 May 2025
- Study start1 Nov 2024
- Primary completion15 Feb 2025
- Study completion1 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy SedantersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ondokuz Mayıs UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- Each participant will receive both the real kinesio taping and placebo taping interventions. One leg will be randomly assigned to the experimental (real taping) condition and the other leg to the control (placebo) condition. This within-subject crossover design allows for direct comparison of intervention effects.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, MİNE PEKESEN KURTÇA, Ondokuz Mayıs University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06965348
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SÜKAEK-2023 20/15
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 2 May 2025
- Last updated
- 1 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Acute Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Hamstring and Quadriceps Muscles on Balance and Proprioception in Healthy Young Adult Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06965348
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SÜKAEK-2023 20/15
- Conditions
- Healthy Sedanters, Balance, Proprioception
- Keywords
- Kinesio Taping, Proprioception, Balance, Acute Effect
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 May 2025 (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 will be applied to the leg muscles of two groups of healthy and young participants using a specific taping technique. After the application of the tape, assessments of balance and proprioception will be conducted. The taping will be performed bilaterally on both legs, and for all participants, taped and untaped measurements will be carried out bilaterally on alternating days within the same week.
Prior to the assessments, all participants will be asked to complete a 5-minute warm-up session on a bicycle ergometer, followed by four sets of 30-second static stretching exercises for the leg and hip muscles, with 30-second rest intervals between each set.
In this way, the acute effects of kinesio taping on balance and proprioception will be investigated.
Detailed description
This study aims to examine the acute effects of kinesio taping (KT) applied to the hamstring and quadriceps muscle groups on balance and proprioception in healthy young male individuals.
The primary objective of the study is to determine whether kinesio taping enhances proprioceptive feedback in the targeted muscle groups and whether this has a short-term impact on postural balance. As balance and proprioception are critically important for daily functional activities and sports performance, they will be evaluated using objective assessment methods in this research.
The study will include 20 healthy and voluntary male participants. Participants will be divided into two groups: real taping and placebo taping. For each participant, one leg will be randomly assigned to the experimental group (real KT application), and the other leg to the control group (placebo). All interventions and assessments will be conducted in a double-blind design, where the assessor will not know which leg received which application.
All participants will begin with a 5-minute warm-up on a bicycle ergometer, followed by four sets of 30-second static stretching exercises targeting the hamstring, quadriceps, and gluteal muscles, with 30-second rest intervals between sets. The kinesio tape will be applied using the facilitation technique described by Kase et al., from origin to insertion (proximal to distal).
Proprioception will be assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer through the Active Joint Position Reproduction (AJPR) test. Participants will be asked to actively reproduce specific knee angles, and the differences between the actual and reproduced angles will be recorded for analysis.
Postural balance will be assessed using the CSMI-TecnoBody PK-252 balance analysis system, through both static and dynamic tests. In the static test, participants will stand on a stable platform with eyes open while their balance is measured. In the dynamic test, participants will follow a predefined movement path using their feet on a moving platform to assess balance performance.
At the end of the study, the collected data will be statistically analyzed to determine whether kinesio taping has an acute positive effect on balance and proprioception. The findings will be evaluated for their potential contributions to physical activity, athlete health, and rehabilitation practices.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Each participant will receive both the real kinesio taping and placebo taping interventions. One leg will be randomly assigned to the experimental (real taping) condition and the other leg to the control (placebo) condition. This within-subject crossover design allows for direct comparison of intervention effects.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Application of kinesio tape | Experimental | Device: Application of kinesio tapeIt will be applied as a facilitating taping technique for the quadriceps and hamstring muscle group as described by Kase et al. The tape will be applied from the muscle origin to its insertion (proximal to distal) for facilitation. The ends of the tape will be rounded to prevent peeling of the tape edges and to increase the length of the tape application. For the hamstring muscle group, the application will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will also be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending on the undersurface of the patella. The physiotherapist places the tape base without tension in the first 5 centimeters of the starting point of the hamstring muscles and quadriceps muscle. Light to moderate tension (25-50%) is applied for facilitation. The tail parts of the tape are placed on the skin without tension at a distance of 2 to 5 cm from the e |
| Control group | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo GroupFor the quadriceps and hamstring muscle group, kinesio tape will be applied from the muscle origin to the insertion (proximal to distal) without any tension. The ends of the tape will be rounded to prevent peeling of the tape edges and to increase the length of the tape application. For the hamstring muscle group, the application will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will also be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending at the lower surface of the patella. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Male individuals aged between 18 and 30 years
- Healthy with no known musculoskeletal disorders
- Voluntarily agrees to participate in the study
- Has no contraindications to physical activity or kinesio taping
- Provides written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of musculoskeletal injury within the last 6 months
- Presence of any vestibular or auditory disorders
- Active cellulitis or skin infection at the application site
- Open wounds or history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Known allergy to kinesio tape or related materials
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Application of kinesio tapeThe facilitating taping technique for the quadriceps and hamstring muscle group described by Kase et al. will be applied to the kinesio tape group. The tape will be applied from the muscle origin to the insertion (proximal to distal) for facilitation. The application for the hamstring muscle group will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending on the undersurface of the patella. The physiotherapist places the tape base without tension in the first 5 centimeters of the starting point of the hamstring muscles and quadriceps muscle. Light to moderate tension (25-50%) is applied for facilitation. The tail parts of the tape are placed on the skin without tension at a distance of 2 to 5. | Device | Application of kinesio tape |
| Placebo GroupThe application for the hamstring muscle group will be applied from the proximal to the distal of the muscle up to the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. The tape will also be applied to the quadriceps muscle from the proximal to the distal of the muscle, ending at the lower surface of the patella.The placebo group will have tape applied to the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups without any tension. | Other | Control group |
Primary outcome
Change in Joint Position Sense (Proprioception) Measured by Active Joint Position Reproduction Test
Time frame: Within 30 minutes after kinesio taping application
Proprioception will be assessed using the Active Joint Position Reproduction (AJPR) test with an isokinetic dynamometer. Participants will be asked to actively replicate three target knee flexion angles after passive teaching. The absolute error between the target angle and the angle reproduced by the participant will be recorded. Three trials will be performed for each angle, and the mean absolute error will be calculated for analysis. A lower error score indicates better proprioceptive accuracy.
Postural Balance Assessment
Time frame: 3 months
Before measurements are taken for static and dynamic balance, participants will complete a 10-minute warm-up exercise consisting of 5 minutes of low-intensity running and warm-up exercises. All participants will be allowed to do one trial before the test begins. Then, athletes will be placed on a platform and subjected to open-eye static balance tests. Measurements will be taken with the patient's feet shoulder-width apart on the CSMI-TecnoBody PK-252 balance device platform and the feet on the lines representing the x and y axes of the platform and equidistant from the starting point. The tests will last 30 seconds, the body position will be maintained and the subject's position will be monitored on the screen. The test will be automatically saved at the end of 30 seconds. For Dynamic Balance, subjects will be instructed to complete the test using only the feet to minimize upper body movements.
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 1 Aug 2025.
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 Application of kinesio tape in people with Healthy Sedanters and Balance, run by Ondokuz Mayıs 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 5 inclusion and 5 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 1 Aug 2025. 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. 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 in Joint Position Sense (Proprioception) Measured by Active Joint Position Reproduction Test (time frame: Within 30 minutes after kinesio taping application). The study lists 2 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 1 Aug 2025.